used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
(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 The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
Annie
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From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
from appearances alone
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
Breen
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From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
clothing in general
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
didn't
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From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
diving-competition
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From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
put on clothes
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
divisible by two
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
in a free manner
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
Geoghegan's
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From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading On that Saturday the village was a holiday village.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
McCann's
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From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
being perceived or observed
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
something you have to do
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that Saturday the village was a holiday village.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
peacock-blueadjective
of bright greenish blue
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
perspired
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From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
salmon-pink
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From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On that Saturday the village was a holiday village.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that Saturday the village was a holiday village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On that Saturday the village was a holiday village.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
wasn't
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From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
a Caucasian
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading As a matter of fact I didn’t win the diving-competition; I wasn’t even second; and my defeat was brought about simply by my own exceeding eagerness to show off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam Geoghegan’s salmon-pink tie, Mr. McCann’s fancy waistcoat, the peacock-blue dress of Annie Breen, with its white lace collar――these were things positively bewildering, if one realized that they represented the actual taste of the persons they adorned.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The men and boys perspired freely under heavy, ugly, Sunday clothes, and the women and girls were decked out in all kinds of finery――bright dresses, trinkets, ribbons, and cheap but brilliant hats.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Why was it, I wondered, that all these fine garments should have been chosen apparently for a mysterious property they had of bringing out in the appearance of their wearers a coarseness I never noticed on ordinary occasions?
