adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
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 THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
alpacanounUS /ælˈpækə/
wool of the alpaca
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
bedeckedverbUS /bɪˈdekt/
past form of “bedeck” — decorate
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
corsets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
FINDverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
hairpins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
Lessingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
RESTverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
sea-greenadjective
of the color of the sea; bluish green
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The dress was at the bottom,--it was an alpaca, of a pretty shade in blue, bedecked with lace and ribbons, as is the fashion of the hour, and lined with sea-green silk.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lessingham and Sydney stared at me in silence as I dragged them out and laid them on the floor.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An entire outfit was there, shoes, stockings, body linen, corsets, and all,--even to hat, gloves, and hairpins;--these latter were mixed up with the rest of the garments in strange confusion.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE REST OF THE FIND It was a woman’s clothing, beyond a doubt, all thrown in anyhow,--as if the person who had placed it there had been in a desperate hurry.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It seemed plain that whoever had worn those clothes had been stripped to the skin.
