used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
basket-work
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From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading On entering the shop his heart beat quicker.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
can't
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From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
Clemmy
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From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering the shop his heart beat quicker.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading On entering the shop his heart beat quicker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
Jessie's
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From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
Kenelm
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From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
engage in
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
Mordaunt
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From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
not any; not one
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering the shop his heart beat quicker.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading On entering the shop his heart beat quicker.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
Somers
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From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Clemmy was exclaiming, "Oh, it is so pretty, Mrs. Somers! but," turning her eyes from the counter to a silk purse in her hand, she added sorrowfully, "I can't buy it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these customers was Clemmy; in the other there was no mistaking the slight graceful shape of Lily Mordaunt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE next day Kenelm walked into the town, posted his voluminous letter to Sir Peter, and then looked in at the shop of Will Somers, meaning to make some purchases of basket-work or trifling fancy goods in Jessie's pretty store of such articles, that might please the taste of his mother.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He saw two young forms bending over the counter, examining the contents of a glass case.
