adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
bodicenounUS /ˈbɑːdɪs/
part of a dress above the waist
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
CHATverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
FIRESIDEnounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
MADAMEnounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
ruched
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From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
ruches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
skyblue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
snowlike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
SplendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Her Friend--Splendid.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her Friend--That is good style, dear.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He is very happy in his choice of terms.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE Madam--(moving her slender fingers)--It is ruched, ruched, ruched, loves of ruches, edged all around with blond.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Madame--Yes, I think it will be the style, and over this snowlike foam fall the skirts of blue silk like the bodice; but a lovely blue, something like--a little less pronounced than skyblue, you know, like--my husband calls it a subdued blue.
