used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
having made preparations
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
the organ of sight
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
how
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From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
not any; not one
From this reading No such thing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
on one occasion
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
and nothing more
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
pareu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
on the contrary
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The natural arrangement is both simple and peculiar; and produces, moreover, a costume that is not only characteristic but graceful to the eye that once becomes used to it.
slatternnoun
a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
sleevelessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːvlɪs/
having no sleeves
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No such thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
a special situation
From this reading No such thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
Tongan-fashion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
which person or people
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Is it allowed to hang down outside, like the gown of a slattern woman, who has only half got into it?
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Tongan-fashion, the pareu is a sort of tunic, and a most graceful garment to boot; Methodist fashion, it becomes a gown or rather a sleeveless wrapper that resembles a sack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But if the body part is not to be used in this way, how, you will ask, is it to be disposed of?
