used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
opals
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From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
plum-tree
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From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
sea-greenadjective
of the color of the sea; bluish green
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
silver-greyadjective
of grey resembling silver
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
the rays of the sun
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty maidens had been employed for twenty months embroidering the costly pattern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Princess was struck by the Queen's enthusiasm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
at the time that
From this reading In sunlight the fabric was pale sea-green, bordering on silver-grey; but when the sky was dull there were faint purple tones in its folds, like the soft bloom on the fruit of the plum-tree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She allowed herself to be attired in the superb robe which had been a present from the King.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was fashioned of rich silk, and had a design of lilies round the hem and on the sleeves, each flower being worked with opals and diamonds.
