Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

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From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

put on clothes

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading She dressed herself in this way without knowing why.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

at an opportune time

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

on the contrary

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

express in words

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She dressed herself in this way without knowing why.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE OLD PEOPLE ARE OPPORTUNELY OBLIGED TO GO OUT.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

at the time that

From this reading When night came Jean Valjean went out, and Cosette dressed herself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

belonging to which person

From this reading She arranged her hair in the way that best became her, and put on a dress whose body, being cut a little too low, displayed the whole of the neck, and was therefore, as girls say, "rather indecent."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading She dressed herself in this way without knowing why.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She dressed herself in this way without knowing why.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was not the least in the world indecent, but it was prettier than the former fashion.