used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
Araminta
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From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
for the reason that
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
Billys
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From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
can't
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From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
clothing in general
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
at any time
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
Fannie
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From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
a young female
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
the act of departing
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
I'll
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From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
Katrine
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From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
engage in
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
and nothing more
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
payersnounUS /ˈpeɪərz/
plural of “payer” — a person who pays money for something
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I am going to get ready to earn a living, anyhow, because every girl ought to, Fathers or Billys notwithstanding.
do one's shopping
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
shovernounUS /ˈʃʌvər/
someone who pushes
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Susanna and Miss Araminta are crazy about the designs I have sketched for their dresses, and so is Miss Fannie Cross.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
a special situation
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the only talent I have, designing clothes is, and if I ever have to earn my living I am going to be "Katrine" and have a shop on a fine street and charge like old glory for my things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
up-and-downy
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From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
precisely as stated
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
which person or people
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That will make them wanted, and those who think a gown is desirable according to its price can pay enough to make up for those who can't pay much, and I'll have a great time charging the payers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Life is a very up-and-downy thing, and it is good to know, should it get down, that you can give it a lift up yourself and not have to wait for a shover.
