The Prince and the Dressmaker: List 1

by Jen Wang
An inventive seamstress befriends a prince with an eye for unconventional fashion.

This list covers pages 1–95.

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  1. residency
    the act of dwelling in or occupying a place
    "Countess Clementine of Artois is pleased to host the summer residency of her nephew, the Crown Prince Sebastian of Belgium, at her Paris estate."
  2. estate
    extensive landed property retained by the owner
    "Countess Clementine of Artois is pleased to host the summer residency of her nephew, the Crown Prince Sebastian of Belgium, at her Paris estate."
  3. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
    All eligible young women are invited to attend the Royal Spring Ball celebrating the Prince's 16th birthday.
  4. seamstress
    someone who makes or mends clothes
    We're extremely busy, as you can see, but my seamstresses are the best in town.
  5. ghastly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
    You know what, just make it ghastly. Make me look like the devil's wench.
  6. wench
    a young woman
    You know what, just make it ghastly. Make me look like the devil's wench.
  7. volition
    the act of making a choice
    My Imogen spent four hours with the hairdresser this morning. Of her own volition!
  8. abomination
    an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence
    "An abomination of taste and distinction."
  9. commission
    place an order for
    I heard you're the tailor Lady Sophia Rohan commissioned this dress from?
  10. promote
    assign to a higher position
    Well, ah, I think there's been a misunderstanding! When I said letting her go, I meant promoting her to head seamstress!
  11. aristocrat
    a member of the nobility
    Emile, may I ask? Is the client an aristocrat?
  12. distinguished
    standing above others in character or attainment
    The client is very distinguished indeed.
  13. intrusion
    entrance by force or without permission or welcome
    Well then. Pardon our intrusion. We'll leave you to your privacy.
  14. disown
    prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
    My parents would disown me and my life would be over.
  15. marmalade
    a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
    You say you want this dress to be fruit-jam inspired?
    Yes! Think marmalades and preserves.
  16. preserve
    fruit maintained by cooking with sugar
    You say you want this dress to be fruit-jam inspired?
    Yes! Think marmalades and preserves.
  17. muse
    the source of an artist's inspiration
    When we passed the Grand Music Hall, I saw a poster for a ballet called "The Muse of Crystallia."
  18. conservative
    unimaginatively conventional
    You know what I think? I think it's too conservative.
  19. exquisite
    delicately beautiful
    Your gardens are just exquisite.
  20. retreat
    a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
    Make sure Sebastian gives you a tour of the rose garden. It's quite the retreat for lovers.
  21. fixate
    pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
    I didn't mean for my father to embarrass you. He's really fixated on this betrothal thing.
  22. betrothal
    the act of becoming engaged
    I didn't mean for my father to embarrass you. He's really fixated on this betrothal thing.
  23. considerate
    showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
    I've met a couple princes now and you're just...You're not like anyone else. You're sweet, you're considerate.
  24. kindred
    similar in quality or character
    I'm just looking out for kindred spirits.
  25. aesthetic
    a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
    I have to say the aesthetic is not to my taste, but your design skills are undeniable.
Created on Tue May 07 10:57:30 EDT 2019 (updated Tue May 07 13:31:15 EDT 2019)

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