used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
put on clothes
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
gewgaws
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From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
come to pass
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
how
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From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
of great significance or value
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
and nothing more
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
absolutely essential
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
neckerchiefnoun
a kerchief worn around the neck
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
established beyond doubt
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But my income was insufficient; I had borrowed; I was running in debt.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
carry out
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
precisely as stated
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ruined myself in trifles: every day it was a dress, a neckerchief, a hat, or a shawl!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I do not know how Caroline went about it, but she invariably proved to me that it was the fashion, and, therefore, that it was necessary; I am too just to refuse a woman what is necessary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I began to discover that what I called gewgaws formed a very important item in the keeping of a woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What in heaven's name would happen if she should take it into her head to want the superfluous!
