used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
Dieu
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From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Will I do?
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Will I do?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
the sound of laughing
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
rakishlyadverb
in a rakish manner
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
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 The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
bound or secured closely
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two gypsies gazed at one another in silence.
velveteennounUS /ˈvelvətiːn/
a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will I do?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The small, picturesque figure in the doorway wore velveteen trousers of green, old and faded, a black jacket rusty, with the sleeves patched, and a scarlet sash tied loosely about the waist.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading On the back of her cropped yellow curls was a velveteen cap, rakishly tipped, and she stood debonair beneath the folds of the curtain with a laugh on her lips.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mon Dieu!" she cried, "How you stare, Monsieur!
