used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
(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 WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
for the reason that
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
couturière
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From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
divisible by two
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
at any time
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
HASTENINGverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
Isla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
held dear
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
moulded
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From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
on one occasion
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
a lightweight cord
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
a special situation
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
to-morrow
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From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
a Caucasian
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
which person or people
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished to look beautiful for once in the eyes of the man who loved her, even though she should henceforth disappear from them for ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She put on a wonderful frock that had come from the hands of a clever _couturière_ at Nice--a simple black thing, fashioned with such consummate art that it seemed moulded to her figure, showing all its grace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WITH HASTENING FEET Because this was her hour and to-morrow all would be over, Isla did not disdain a woman’s art.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading As Riviera fashion dictates, it was high to the neck, with a yoke of clear net through which her white skin shone, while a string of pearls about her stately throat made her sole adornment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Miss, you do look nice!" said the chambermaid as she stepped back from fastening the skirt.
