used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
equally
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
the act of breaking something
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
brilliantinenoun
a pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
fineries
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From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
FortunanounUS /fɔːrˈtuːnə/
(Roman mythology) the goddess of fortune and good luck; counterpart of Greek Tyche
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
Galeries
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From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
lingerienounUS /ˈlɑːnʒəreɪ/
women's underwear and nightclothes
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
parasols
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From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
salvagedverbUS /ˈsælvɪdʒd/
past form of “salvage” — save from ruin, destruction, or harm
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
transport commercially
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
a particular situation
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
soapsnounUS /soʊps/
plural of “soap” — a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
in the near future
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
swankyadjectiveUS /ˈswɑːŋki/
imposingly fashionable and elegant
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
underclothingnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading The cargo of the _Fortuna_ consisted of Parisian fineries, silk stockings and underclothing, handkerchiefs, parasols, tennis shoes, brilliantine, scented soaps, perfumes, and such.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been destined for the natives of the South Seas, to whom the French bring a truly Parisian elegance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the breaking up of the ship, many cases filled with these swanky trappings of civilization remained afloat.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Men and women alike arrayed their dusky selves in all manner of silk and lingerie!
women's
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From this reading The natives salvaged them, and pretty soon it seemed as if the whole island had been on a shopping tour through Paris and had visited the women's shops chiefly, or the Galeries Lafayette.
