adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
ambleverbUS /ˈæmbəl/
walk leisurely
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
appeaseverbUS /əˈpiːz/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
Chu
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From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
Consuelo
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From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
DulcineanounUS /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/
a woman who is a man's sweetheart
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
EncouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
endearmentnounUS /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/
the act of showing affection
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
Enriquez's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
fripperies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
mincingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
affectedly dainty or refined
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
modeledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəld/
resembling sculpture
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
SHEpronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading SHE certainly looked beautiful in her glittering accoutrements, set off by her jet-black shining coat.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
trustfulnessnoun
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
From this reading In my foolish trustfulness I was rash enough to add a caress, and to pat her soft neck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My equipment for the performance was modeled after Enriquez's previous costume, with the addition of a few fripperies of silver and stamped leather out of compliment to Consuelo, and even with a faint hope that it might appease Chu Chu.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading With an air of demure abstraction she permitted me to mount her, and even for a hundred yards or so indulged in a mincing maidenly amble that was not without a touch of coquetry.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Encouraged by this, I addressed a few terms of endearment to her, and in the exuberance of my youthful enthusiasm I even confided to her my love for Consuelo, and begged her to be “good” and not disgrace herself and me before my Dulcinea.
