adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
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 Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
bodicenounUS /ˈbɑːdɪs/
part of a dress above the waist
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
FriendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
ruched
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From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
ruches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
skyblue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
snowlike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
SplendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Her Friend--Splendid.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
