used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
breadths
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From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
cleaner's
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From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
put on clothes
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
set up or found
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
jabotnoun
a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
Jane
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From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
a light shade of red
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
remodelled
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From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
reversnoun
a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
make square
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
string-coloured
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From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
having come into contact
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading She and Jane spent quite a happy afternoon in careful united contemplation of the resources of her limited wardrobe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her fresh face and her square white shoulders were particularly adorned by black.
belonging to which person
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading There was a white dress which could be sent to the cleaner's, and an old pink one whose superfluous breadths could be combined with lace and achieve wonders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They found that the brown skirt _could_ be altered, and, with the addition of new _revers_ and collar and a _jabot_ of string-coloured lace at the neck, would look quite fresh.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A black net evening dress, which a patron had good-naturedly given her the year before, could be remodelled and touched up delightfully.
