Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

clothing in general

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

on or to one side

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

carefully weighed

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

put on clothes

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

and nothing more

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

joined in matrimony

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

clean or organized

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

in other respects or ways

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a perceptual structure

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

by chance

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading In the latter case, her ordinary dress is black stockings, a stuff gown, a cap, and a neck-handkerchief pinned cornerwise behind.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The Maid-servant, in her apparel, is either slovenly and fine by turns, and dirty always; or she is at all times snug and neat, and dressed according to her station.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

a Caucasian

From this reading On Sundays and holidays, and perhaps of afternoons, she changes her black stockings for white, puts on a gown of better texture and fine pattern, sets her cap and her curls jauntily, and lays aside the neck-handkerchief for a high-body, which, by the way, is not half so pretty.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you want a pin, she just feels about her, and has always one to give you.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE MAID-SERVANT[51] Must be considered as young, or else she has married the butcher, the butler, or _her cousin_, or has otherwise settled into a character distinct from her original one, so as to become what is properly called the domestic.