used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
(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 have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
Edith's
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From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
at any time
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
the act of departing
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
how
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From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
and nothing more
From this reading "It was as you suppose; that was the only way she could know," I replied.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It was as you suppose; that was the only way she could know," I replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
shoppernounUS /ˈʃɑːpər/
someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
in the near future
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
express a supposition
From this reading "It was as you suppose; that was the only way she could know," I replied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was as you suppose; that was the only way she could know," I replied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
up to a particular time
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I have never been able to understand it from all I have read on the subject.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Father calls me an indefatigable shopper, but I should soon be a very fatigued one if I had to do as they did," was Edith's laughing comment.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
at the time that
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
in the company of; together with
From this reading For example, when you had such a vast number of shops, each with its different assortment, how could a lady ever settle upon any purchase till she had visited all the shops? for, until she had, she could not know what there was to choose from."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I am going to explain our way of shopping to you," said my companion, as we walked along the street, "you must explain your way to me.
