used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading CONVALESCENCE AND ACQUAINTANCE.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
(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 A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONVALESCENCE AND ACQUAINTANCE.
apostasynoun
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
permission to do something
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
CONVALESCENCEnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading CONVALESCENCE AND ACQUAINTANCE.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading Nature decrees it; adornment is her instinctive delight.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Nature decrees it; adornment is her instinctive delight.
put on clothes
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature decrees it; adornment is her instinctive delight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Nature decrees it; adornment is her instinctive delight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nature decrees it; adornment is her instinctive delight.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature decrees it; adornment is her instinctive delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
ThereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
a special situation
From this reading And, above all, the adorning of a bride; it brings out so charmingly the meaning of the thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A man's clothing is his defence; but with a woman all dress is adornment.
womankindnoun
women as distinguished from men
From this reading Therein centres the gay consent of all mankind and womankind to an innocent, sweet apostasy from the ranks of both.
