used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
(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 [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
costuming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
dress-patterns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
EmbroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
where you live at a particular time
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
milkmen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
Shrinkableadjective
capable of being shrunk
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
SilksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
soakverbUS /soʊk/
submerge in a liquid
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
spongedverbUS /spʌndʒd/
past form of “sponge” — wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
not in physical motion
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * The smart set is devoting a good deal of attention of late to the costuming of house dogs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
which person or people
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Embroidered blankets during the winter and short pants during the hot summer weather are quite popular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading * * * * * Silks with watered effects are popular with milkmen's wives.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading * * * * * Shrinkable dress-patterns should always be sponged before they are made up, but the custom of putting an overcoat in "soak" after it has been worn awhile is still followed by gentlemen who are financially embarrassed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [Sidenote: _Advice to Wives_: It is better to let your husband bring a friend home to dinner than it is to have a friend bring him home after dinner.]
