used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLEMN CEREMONIAL.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
CEREMONIALnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A SOLEMN CEREMONIAL.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
Fidette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
grass-cloth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
engage in
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
and nothing more
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
Sargassons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
shroud-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A SOLEMN CEREMONIAL.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In excellent French the attendant instructed us as to our part in the approaching ceremonial.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two robes of Chinese silk, reaching to our feet, were handed us, and we were told to array ourselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fidette, I imagine, was much annoyed at this suggestion, not wishing to make the change from the pretty costume of grass-cloth that she had fashioned with her own fingers to the shroud-like garment, which did not set off her pretty figure to advantage.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading I was very glad of this, as I had only partially adopted the garb of the Sargassons, and my clothing was badly worn and shiny.
