Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

(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 Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

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

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

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

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading They might think they were getting bargains, and perhaps were, but that was problematic.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

carefully weighed

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

in a critical manner

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading They might think they were getting bargains, and perhaps were, but that was problematic.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

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

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

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

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

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From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

a confused multitude of things

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

not any; not one

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

and nothing more

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

by chance

From this reading They might think they were getting bargains, and perhaps were, but that was problematic.

almost; nearly

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

open to doubt or debate

From this reading They might think they were getting bargains, and perhaps were, but that was problematic.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

do one's shopping

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

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

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They might think they were getting bargains, and perhaps were, but that was problematic.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading They might think they were getting bargains, and perhaps were, but that was problematic.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

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

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

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

From this reading JOSIE BUYS A DESK The "Liberty Girls' Shop" was proving a veritable mint.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Expenses were practically nothing, so all the money received could be considered clear profit.

which person or people

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

showing curiosity

From this reading It was amusing to observe the people who frequented the shop, critically examining the jumble of wares displayed, wondering who had donated this or that and meantime searching for something that could be secured at a "bargain."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Most of the shrewd women had an idea that these young girls would be quite ignorant of values and might mark the articles at prices far below their worth, but the "values" of such goods could only be conjectural, and therefore the judgment of the older women was no more reliable than that of the girls.