adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Mr. Armour's agent was in a quandary.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
ArmournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
Armour's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Armour's agent was in a quandary.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Armour's agent was in a quandary.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Armour's agent was in a quandary.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
quandarynounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Mr. Armour's agent was in a quandary.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He had received no instructions regarding her dress.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading It was not a distinguished costume, but it seemed suitable to its wearer.
well-broidered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt, of course, that, as Mrs. Frank Armour, she should put off these garments, and dress, so far as was possible, in accordance with her new position.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading When Mrs. Frank Armour arrived at Montreal she still wore her Indian costume of clean, well-broidered buckskin, moccasins, and leggings, all surmounted by a blanket.
