Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

later than; following

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

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

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

for the reason that

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

a person who is in charge

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

deem to be

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

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

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

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

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

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 She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

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From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

immediately past

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

engage in

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

precisely, exactly

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

do one's shopping

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

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

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

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

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

a message informing of danger

From this reading She did not need this warning to keep her from making extravagant purchases, but then on the other hand, what she thought would be the right things for herself, would her employer consider suitable?

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

in or at the place that

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

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

From this reading SUSPICION AND CONFIDENCE She went to the counting house, and after the chief cashier and his clerks had eyed her from head to foot, she was handed the order which M. Vulfran had said was to be given to her.

which person or people

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She hoped that it was the woman who had sold her the calico, because as she knew her already, it would be less embarrassing to ask her advice as to what she should buy, than it would be to ask a perfect stranger.

showing curiosity

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

the words that are spoken

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

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

From this reading She left the factory wondering where she would find Madame Lachaise's shop.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And so much hung on the choice she would make; her anxiety increased as she thought of her employer's last words: "the choice you make will guide me in acquiring a knowledge of your character."