The Prince and the Dressmaker: List 2

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

This list covers pages 96–277.

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  1. decor
    the style, furnishing, and layout of an interior space
    It's going to have everything: furniture, clothing, jewelry. No article of decor or attire you won't be able to find.
  2. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
    It's going to have everything: furniture, clothing, jewelry. No article of decor or attire you won't be able to find.
  3. inspire
    supply the idea for
    My interest in fashion has inspired my father to make it the central part of his business.
  4. critical
    marked by a tendency to find and call attention to flaws
    Wasn't Peter kind of critical of you, though?
  5. flush
    turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
    You look a little flushed already.
  6. fond
    having or displaying warmth or affection
    Crystallia's like a fond nickname that I decided to keep.
  7. association
    the act of consorting with or joining with others
    You were a big influence on her, and by association, me!
  8. rave
    praise enthusiastically
    Juliana here can't stop raving about you.
  9. ambassador
    a diplomat of the highest rank
    Pardon me, children, but the Ambassador of Prussia is on his way, so if you two could move aside for his carriage...
  10. garment
    an article of clothing
    Would you mind fixing a tear in one of my garments?
  11. commune
    share or interact intimately with
    I've been taking lessons since I was six years old and communing with the horses since I was two.
  12. ungrateful
    not feeling or showing gratitude
    You ungrateful child...
  13. languish
    become feeble
    I'd rather take my chances starting over than languish in your closet forever.
  14. stunning
    strikingly beautiful or attractive
    Oh, she's stunning!
  15. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
    Sorry, we had a little mishap but all your boxes are being packed right now.
  16. debut
    present for the first time to the public
    We're looking to debut some sophisticated women's clothing collections at the show.
  17. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
    We're looking to debut some sophisticated women's clothing collections at the show.
  18. mature
    develop and work out fully in one's mind
    You've got the eye. But working for Crystallia kept you from maturing into the artist you needed to be.
  19. masses
    the common people generally
    My father wants to market this line to the masses.
  20. impression
    a clear and telling mental image
    So I did leave an impression!
  21. oblige
    provide a service or favor for someone
    Your Highness, the truth is Sebastian requested to go out last night and I obliged him.
  22. cope
    come to terms with
    How're my parents?
    They're coping.
  23. evolution
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    Prepare to witness the next evolution in fashion! Maestro!
  24. maestro
    an artist of consummate skill
    Prepare to witness the next evolution in fashion! Maestro!
  25. telegram
    message sent by a device that communicates over a wire
    Your parents sent you a telegram.
Created on Tue May 07 13:18:56 EDT 2019 (updated Tue May 07 14:06:32 EDT 2019)

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