used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
set up or found
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
képis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
immediately past
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
Muscadin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
Muscadins
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From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
an educational institution
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
a particular situation
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah, he comes from Bonaparte, the school of the 'Muscadins.'"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
tunics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
be dressed in
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other boys have shapeless képis, coarse blue stockings which fall over their broken shoes, and their buttons are mostly torn off.
a Caucasian
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
which person or people
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that I do not resemble the fellows in tunics among whom I am to live, for I am handsomely dressed, according to my mother's taste, and my costume includes a large white collar and smart English boots.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They wear out the last year's outdoor costume in the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That same evening I had the curiosity to refer to the dictionary for this word "Muscadin," and I found the following definition: "A young man who studies personal adornment."
