Chapter II

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

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on the subject of; concerning

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later than; following

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

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

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being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars

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a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

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eat an early morning meal

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water containing salts

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading What _could_ induce Mrs. John Hunter to call on a washing day?”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

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the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

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a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

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filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading What did she know of Mondays’ picked up dinners and littered parlors, cluttered china closet, and untidied nurseries?

a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

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the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

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overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

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

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

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plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading What did she know of Mondays’ picked up dinners and littered parlors, cluttered china closet, and untidied nurseries?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

put on clothes

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

with elaboration

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

having the color of a fawn

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

any material that fills a space or container

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plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

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the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

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

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

someone who hunts game

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

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

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

cause to arise

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moving to the inside of something

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be incompatible; be or come into conflict

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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

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spin, wind, or twist together

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an artificial source of visible illumination

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garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

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

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past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

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garments that must be repaired

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plural of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day

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the time period between dawn and noon

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a form of address for a married woman

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the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

disregarded

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plural of “nursery” — a child's room for a baby

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

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plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

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having patronage or clients

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past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

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vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

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a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

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meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

let for money

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

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

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a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

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cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

in the near future

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plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

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make square

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From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

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

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

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

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the act of dressing and preparing yourself

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made neat and tidy by trimming

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displeasing to the senses

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below or beneath something; less than

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not soured or preserved

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From this reading What did she know of Mondays’ picked up dinners and littered parlors, cluttered china closet, and untidied nurseries?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading What did she know of Mondays’ picked up dinners and littered parlors, cluttered china closet, and untidied nurseries?

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

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading What _could_ induce Mrs. John Hunter to call on a washing day?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What _could_ induce Mrs. John Hunter to call on a washing day?”

a Caucasian

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

which person or people

From this reading But what was “washing day” to Mrs. John Hunter, who lived in St. John’s Square, kept four servants, and patronized a laundry?

become broader or wider or more extensive

From this reading What did _she_ know about washing up breakfast-cups, polishing the silver sugar bowl, filling the astral lamp, counting up the silver forks and spoons, or mending that little threadbare place in the carpet, that would soon widen into an ugly rent, if neglected?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. John Hunter, who came down to breakfast every morning in a fawn-colored silk morning dress, trimmed with cherry, over an elaborately embroidered white skirt; in a cobweb lace cap, silk stockings, and the daintiest of Parisian toilette slippers; how could _she_ see the necessity of going down cellar, after breakfast, to see if the pork was under brine, the pickle jar covered, and the preserves unfermented?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading What did _she_ know about washing up breakfast-cups, polishing the silver sugar bowl, filling the astral lamp, counting up the silver forks and spoons, or mending that little threadbare place in the carpet, that would soon widen into an ugly rent, if neglected?