AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
Adrienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
AgricolanounUS /ˌæɡrɪˈkoʊlə/
Roman general who was governor of Britain and extended Roman rule north to the Firth of Forth (37-93)
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
broochnounUS /bruːtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
cambricnoun
a finely woven white linen
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
Cardoville
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From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
interlacings
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From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
INTERVIEWverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
nymph-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A French cambric collar, fastened by a large Scotch pebble, set as a brooch, served her for a necklace.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A robe of deep blue, perfectly fitted to her shape, embroidered in front with interlacings of black silk, according to the then fashion, outlined her nymph-like figure, and her rounded bosom.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her magnificent golden hair formed a framework for her fair countenance, with an incredible profusion of long and light spiral tresses, which reached nearly to her waist.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Adrienne de Cardoville entered the saloon where Agricola expected her, she was dressed with extremely elegant simplicity.
