used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
Arabella
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From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
ball-night
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From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
clothing in general
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
condescends
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From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
put on clothes
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
Glanville
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From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
heroine's
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From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
how
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From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
Julia
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From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
Julia's
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From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
engage in
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
social deportment
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
mantua-maker
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From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
used to form the superlative
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
not any; not one
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/
no longer in use
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
a human being
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
pertnessnoun
inappropriate playfulness
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
a person who is being chased
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
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 Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
TinselverbUS /ˈtɪnsəl/
impart a cheap brightness to
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
precisely as stated
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which the author condescends to be very minute in the description of our heroine's dress._ The indifference of Mr. Tinsel convincing Miss Glanville that Arabella was less to be dreaded than she imagined, she had no reluctance at seeing her prepare for her public appearance the next ball-night.
which person or people
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Having consulted her fancy in a rich silver stuff she had bought for that purpose, a person was sent for to make it; and Arabella, who followed no fashion but her own taste, which was formed on the manners of the heroines, ordered the woman to make her a robe after the same model as the princess Julia's.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The mantua-maker, who thought it might do her great prejudice with her new customer, to acknowledge she knew nothing of the princess Julia, or the fashion of her gown, replied at random, and with great pertness-- That, that taste was quite out; and, she would advise her ladyship to have her clothes made in the present mode, which was far more becoming.
a late time of life
From this reading It may indeed be a little obsolete now, pursued she, for the fashion could not but alter a little in the compass of near two thousand years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can never persuade me, said Arabella, that any fashion can be more becoming than that of the princess Julia's, who was the most gallant princess upon earth, and knew better than any other, how to set off her charms.
