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."
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
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.
a vaguely specified concern
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.
in the past
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.
(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 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.
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.
one or some or every or all without specification
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.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
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.
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.
relevant relation or interconnection
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.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
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.
(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 "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
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.
the person or thing chosen or selected
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.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
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.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
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.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
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.
the child of your aunt or uncle
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.
separate with or as if with an instrument
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.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
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.
the time during which someone's life continues
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.
recognizable; marked
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.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
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.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
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 or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
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.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
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.
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.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
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.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
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.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
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.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
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.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
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.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
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.
having or displaying warmth or affection
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.
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.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
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.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
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'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
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.
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.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
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.
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.
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."
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.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
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.
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.
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.
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."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
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.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
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.
immediately past
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.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
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.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
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.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
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.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
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."
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.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
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.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
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.
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.
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.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
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.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
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.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
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.
cut with a saw
From this reading "_Kate._ I never saw a better fashioned gown, More quaint, more pleasing, nor more commendable."
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.
Shrewnoun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
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.
and nothing more
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.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
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.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
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.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
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.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
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.
TamingverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
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.
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.
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.
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.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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.
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.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
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.
undoingnounUS /ənˈduːɪŋ/
an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
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.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
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.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
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.
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.
