adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
bastingnounUS /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
cordingverbUS /ˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “cord” — stack in cords
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The embroidered piece is then washed and the brim placed.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The embroidered piece is then washed and the brim placed.
and nothing more
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The embroidered piece is then washed and the brim placed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The embroidered piece is then washed and the brim placed.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
rufflesnounUS /ˈrʌfəlz/
plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
a lightweight cord
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The embroidered piece is then washed and the brim placed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The second row just touches the first, and so on, filling as many rows of lace in as required.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Three rows of cording are quite sufficient on the edge and the other two rows at equal intervals from the outer brim to the crown.
Valenciennesnoun
a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry
From this reading The ruffles of Valenciennes lace are adjusted by pulling the drawing string on the edge of the lace, and basting the first row of lace on the extreme edge.
precisely as stated
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The embroidered piece is then washed and the brim placed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The edge is tacked at intervals while around the crown the stitches are taken very close together.
