Chapter XV

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Miss Jones herself answered Mary’s ring.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

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From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

attracting or delighting

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

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

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

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From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miss Jones herself answered Mary’s ring.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

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From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

look over carefully

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

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 “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

the literary culture

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

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From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Miss Jones herself answered Mary’s ring.

and nothing more

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

possessive form of “name” — a language unit by which a person or thing is known

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

not any; not one

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Miss Jones herself answered Mary’s ring.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

the season of growth

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading At half-past ten Mary rang at the door of Maisie Jones.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.

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

From this reading “My name’s Mrs. Gardner--these letters somehow got mixed in my mail,” Mary began, smiling with the engaging frankness she knew how to assume.

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

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

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

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her plan for beginning their acquaintance was very simple, merely the adaptation of an ancient device belonging to her past with her father and her Uncle Joe Russell--the preparation of two letters addressed to Miss Maisie Jones, which were in fact nothing more than modistes’ engraved invitations to inspect new spring styles.

but in spite of that

From this reading LOVEMAN SHOWS HIS CLAWS But the next morning came, and as yet there had been no signs of Clifford.