Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

(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 All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

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

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

put on clothes

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

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

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

very attractive; capturing interest

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

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

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

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

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

treat with contempt

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

participate in games or sport

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

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

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

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

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

having a supporting base

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

very small

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

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

From this reading LITTLE MOTHER MANIKIN It was Monday night, and Rosalie's mother was dressing herself, to be ready to act in the play.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading It was a very thin, sorrowful face which that glass reflected; so ill and careworn, so weary and sad.

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

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading As soon as she was ready, she sat down on one of the boxes, whilst Rosalie dressed herself.

a Caucasian

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All these Rosalie brought to her, and the poor woman put them on one by one, standing before the tiny looking-glass to arrange them in their proper places.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading Rosalie was standing beside her, setting out the folds of her white dress, and fetching everything she needed; her large necklace of pearl beads, the wreath of white lilies for her hair, and the bracelets, rings, and other articles of mock jewellery with which she was adorned.