used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Miss Churchill returned presently.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The skirts were long and full, and with one there was a mantle.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The skirts were long and full, and with one there was a mantle.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The skirts were long and full, and with one there was a mantle.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Churchill returned presently.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
others
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From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
overskirtnoun
an outer skirt worn over another skirt
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
a full supply
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
in the near future
From this reading Miss Churchill returned presently.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Churchill returned presently.
rufflingverbUS /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The skirts were long and full, and with one there was a mantle.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
precisely as stated
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
a Caucasian
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The others were blue and white striped, one very narrow, the other about an inch wide, with a kind of embroidered figure in the stripe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a dainty apron overskirt of the muslin, with the same lovely ruffling around it, and plenty for the waist and sleeves.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Fan heard the sound of the voices without distinguishing the words, and turned to an inspection of the dresses.
