used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
clothing in general
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
make right or correct
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
a young female
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
glinted
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From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
Gollop
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From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
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 Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
how
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From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
and nothing more
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
on the contrary
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
tailormade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
a special situation
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And on this day of days paid particular care to his appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
be dressed in
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.
which person or people
From this reading Jimmy, who had a natural sense for color, pondered over this and decided that the tailormade would be of navy blue and that therefore violets would be the correct thing in the flower line to show his appreciation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He rather anticipated that the candy girl would appear in some plain, tailormade gown.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her hair, one of her chief charms of personal appearance, was heavy and beautiful, and of a most baffling shade of color that shone brown in darker shadows and yet in full light glinted as if subtly suggesting gold.
