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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
admired
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
affair
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
ago
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
all
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
any
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
arrayed
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
bearing
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
bed
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
better
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
black
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
Chesney
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
choice
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
commendable
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
conquest
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
considerable
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
content
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
cousin
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
cut
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
dainty
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
days
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
decided
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
deep
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
distinguishing
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
dressed
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
dressing
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
fall
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
fashioned
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
fated
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
father
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
finishing
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
fitting
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
fold
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
fond
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
fruit
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
given
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
gown
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
heart's
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
hesitation
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
inimitable
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
Kate
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
la
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
lace
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
lengthnounUS /leŋθ/
a period of time or extent
From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
lies
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
Lilian
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
many
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
marks
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
marvelous
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
merveille
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
Miss
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
More
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
mourning
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
now
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
nurse
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
occupies
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
overthrow
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
pleasing
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
praised
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
Princesse
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
quaint
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
robe
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
saw
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From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
Shrew
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
simply
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
soft
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
spends
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
stamp
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
stands
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
Taming
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
toilet
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
touches
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From this reading At length--nurse having admired and praised her to her heart's content, and given the last fond finishing touches to her toilet--Miss Chesney stands arrayed for conquest.
undoing
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From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
velvet
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From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
wonderfulnounUS /ˈwonderful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading --_Taming of the Shrew._ This dressing of Lilian for the undoing of her cousin is a wonderful affair, and occupies a considerable time.
work
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
Worth
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From this reading Not that she spends any of it in a dainty hesitation over the choice of the gown fated to work his overthrow; all that has been decided on long ago, and the fruit of many days' deep thought now lies upon her bed, bearing in its every fold--in each soft fall of lace--all the distinguishing marks that stamp the work of the inimitable Worth.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She is dressed in a marvelous robe of black velvet--cut _a la Princesse_, simply fashioned, fitting _a merveille_,--being yet in mourning for her father.
