used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
cashmerenounUS /ˈkæʒmɪr/
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
COVENANTnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading A SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
divisible by two
From this reading She had not even a new pair of gloves.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading She had not even a new pair of gloves.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not even a new pair of gloves.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
the state of being honored
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
Ida's
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From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
LEAGUEnounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading A SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had not even a new pair of gloves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not even a new pair of gloves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She had not even a new pair of gloves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A SOLEMN LEAGUE AND COVENANT.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
spotlesslyadverb
in a spotless manner
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed and down before seven--her shabby cashmere gown carefully brushed, her splendid hair neatly arranged, her linen collar and cuffs spotlessly clean.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was all she could do in the way of costume in honour of this solemn day.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The sun shone upon Ida's wedding morn.
