used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
how long something has existed
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
in addition
From this reading Also, you should avoid bright lights and worry."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Also, you should avoid bright lights and worry."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Also, you should avoid bright lights and worry."
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
germsnounUS /dʒɜːrmz/
plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Also, you should avoid bright lights and worry."
for more time
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
not any; not one
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
and nothing more
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
be dressed in
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
at the time that
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
which person or people
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Here, the beauty specialist reminds you of the specialist who says in winter, "Avoid wet feet and germs."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is very becoming with a fresh complexion or white hair.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Also, you should avoid bright lights and worry."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When you no longer feel as young as you were, other colours are more flattering.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _Author of "I Have Only Myself to Blame," etc._ "You should only," we are told, "wear white in early youth and old age.
