adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
BeautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
cataloguesnounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡz/
plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
CharmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
INTERESTINGadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
LETTERSnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
paper-doll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
parasols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And children of all ages were so numerous in the prints that it was almost difficult to make a selection.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
wardrobesnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊbz/
plural of “wardrobe” — a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME INTERESTING LETTERS The family for the paper-doll house was selected from the catalogues that illustrate ready-made clothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beautiful gentlemen were cut out, dressed in the most approved fashions for men.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charming ladies with trailing skirts and elaborate hats were found in plenty.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading Then, too, extra hats and wraps and parasols were cut out, which could be neatly put away in the cupboards and wardrobes which were in the house.
