used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning was warm and balmy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The morning was warm and balmy.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
Ethan
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From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading "Togs" was a proper ugly word for such garments.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
how
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From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
I'd
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From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
immediately past
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning was warm and balmy.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
not any; not one
From this reading No stiff tailor-made things for Val!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
on one occasion
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
rebelliouslyadverb
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading No stiff tailor-made things for Val!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Togs" was a proper ugly word for such garments.
tailor-madenoun
custom-made clothing
From this reading No stiff tailor-made things for Val!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning was warm and balmy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading No stiff tailor-made things for Val!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
togsnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "He said I'd grown prettier," she thought, gayly, as she took a last look in the glass.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "Togs" was a proper ugly word for such garments.
Val
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From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The morning was warm and balmy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning was warm and balmy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Val put on her blue muslin gown, thinking rebelliously how Ethan had once said that a serge coat, and skirt, and sailor hat were the proper "togs" for the river.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Togs" was a proper ugly word for such garments.
