used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Millie stood beside her.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
can't
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From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading She was choosing curtains for the dining-room.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading She was choosing curtains for the dining-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading She was choosing curtains for the dining-room.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
dressing-room
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From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
enfolded
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From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was choosing curtains for the dining-room.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
Millie
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From this reading Millie stood beside her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
a light shade of red
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
Platt
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From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was choosing curtains for the dining-room.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Millie stood beside her.
confined on all sides
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was choosing curtains for the dining-room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HERE COURAGE IS NEEDED Victoria Platt was seated in her little dressing-room surrounded with fragments of coloured silk.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was not yet completely dressed, and a bright orange wrapper enfolded her shapeless body.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you like bright colours, my Millie," she said, "so I can't think what you can object to in this pink.
