used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
for the reason that
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
Courtney
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From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
put on clothes
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
HUGOnounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
of great significance or value
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
rummagedverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒd/
past form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
under normal conditions
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading But I was not very successful in my search, and was obliged to content myself with a somewhat shabby green striped stuff, that had been bought for Belle, but was made up for me, because she took a dislike to it on seeing it at home.
VICTORnounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
be dressed in
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Not that I was not always neat and tidy, as far as my personal toilet went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On rising next morning my first thought was that I must dress myself with more care than was usually the case with me before breakfast.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “In the world there is no duty more important than that of being charming.”—VICTOR HUGO.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the old dresses which had hitherto been deemed good enough for me to wear in the mornings would have to be discarded henceforth, and I felt quite proud of the suddenly accentuated importance of my personal appearance, as I rummaged my wardrobe in search of something that would be fit to wear in the presence of Lady Elizabeth Courtney.
