used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
aren't
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From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
for the reason that
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
couldn't
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From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
don't
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From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
put on clothes
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
flopverbUS /flɑːp/
fall loosely
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/
plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
a young female
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
how
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From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
I'd
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From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
it's
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From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
mightn't
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From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
and nothing more
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
a light shade of red
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
prowlverbUS /praʊl/
move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
on the contrary
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
recurring again and again
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
do one's shopping
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
express in speech
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
sunshadenoun
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
a special situation
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
two times
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
unchaperoned
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From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, there was an exciting feeling of independence in strolling about unchaperoned in a shop as big as a village, in a strange foreign city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
at the time that
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
a Caucasian
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
which person or people
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I really did need a sunshade to go with a blue dress of mine, because my only light one (if I don't count rather a common white thing) is pink.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading However, I did venture to speak, in quite a humble voice, by and by, but the girl couldn't understand a word until I'd repeated everything twice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you want everything you see, but aren't sure which things you want enough to buy and how many you can afford, it's less confusing to prowl alone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I saw some beauties, and I wanted to ask the price; but the attendants,--who were girls, with lovely figures and their hair done in exactly the same flop over their foreheads,--were so interested in talking about a young man they all knew, that it seemed cruel to interrupt them, especially as I mightn't buy the sunshade in the end.
