used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
accoutermentsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accouterment” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
(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 All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
befitted
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From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading He forgot the efficiency of his disguise.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading He forgot the efficiency of his disguise.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgot the efficiency of his disguise.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He forgot the efficiency of his disguise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/
plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
immediately past
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
mustachionounUS /məˈstæʃioʊ/
a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
not any; not one
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
perruque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE ENEMY IN THE HOUSE In the first flood of his astonishment the Frenchman lost countenance and fell back upon the entrance of the cabin.
Vigot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
at the time that
From this reading When last my lady had seen him it had been in the laces, orders, and all the accouterments of a man of fashion, as befitted his station.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading All of these were lacking in the rough garments that he wore.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading In London he had worn the mustachio, smooth chin, and perruque; and the deft touches of poor Vigot had given him a name for a beau which no art of the tailor alone could have bestowed.
