used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The native ladies frequently almost encase themselves in cloth or silk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My dear Children--The dress of the Hindoos is very simple.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Children--The dress of the Hindoos is very simple.
put on clothes
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
the act of consuming food
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
encaseverbUS /enˈkeɪs/
enclose in, or as if in, a case
From this reading The native ladies frequently almost encase themselves in cloth or silk.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The native ladies frequently almost encase themselves in cloth or silk.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
HINDOOS
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From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Children--The dress of the Hindoos is very simple.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The native ladies frequently almost encase themselves in cloth or silk.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Children--The dress of the Hindoos is very simple.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native ladies frequently almost encase themselves in cloth or silk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
many times at short intervals
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
SALUTATIONnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading My dear Children--The dress of the Hindoos is very simple.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRESS, HOUSES, EATING, AND SALUTATION OF THE HINDOOS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The native ladies frequently almost encase themselves in cloth or silk.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These garments are often fringed with red silk or gold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
uncutadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkʌt/
not trimmed
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
precisely as stated
From this reading My dear Children--The dress of the Hindoos is very simple.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A single piece of cloth uncut, about three yards in length and one in width, wrapped round the loins, with a shawl thrown over the shoulders, constitutes the usual apparel of the people of respectability.
