Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

later than; following

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

anew

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

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

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

a formal public statement

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading TELLING ARTHUR.

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

a line of approach

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

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

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

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From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

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From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

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

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

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From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

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

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

immediately past

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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 Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

not any; not one

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

express in words

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

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

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading TELLING ARTHUR.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

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

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

up to a particular time

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

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

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Naturally the task fell upon the latter, who went over and over again in her mind what she should say and how she should commence.

at the time that

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

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

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

make whistling sounds

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.

which person or people

From this reading Who should do the telling was the question which for some time was discussed by Frank and Judge St. Claire and Jerrie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But when at last the announcement came that Arthur was in Albany, it seemed to her that she had suddenly turned into stone, for every thought and feeling left her, and she had no plan of action or speech as she moved mechanically about Arthur's rooms, making them bright with flowers, especially the Gretchen room, which was a bower of beauty when her skillful hands had finished it.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Slowly the day wore on, every minute seeming an hour, and every hour a day, until Jerrie heard the carriage driving down the avenue, and not long after the whistle of the engine in the distance.