used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
(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 To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
put on clothes
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
a man of refinement
From this reading The same may be said of a gentleman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
engage in
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
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 Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
a human being
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The same may be said of a gentleman.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same may be said of a gentleman.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Toilet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dress may be plain, rich or extravagant, but there must be a neatness and cleanliness of the person.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
ToiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Toilet.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading To appear at all times neat, clean and tidy, is demanded of every well-bred person.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether a lady is possessed of few or many personal attractions, it is her duty at all times to appear tidy and clean, and to make herself as comely and attractive as circumstances and surroundings will permit.
