Chapter II

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Lydia Pounce was about to become own woman to a Court lady!

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Miss Lydia Pounce was about to become own woman to a Court lady!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

a woman benefactor

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

candy and other sweets considered collectively

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Miss Lydia Pounce was about to become own woman to a Court lady!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

any strong feeling

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

to come or go into

From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

in a faithful manner

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

having received what was desired

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a lady appointed to attend to a queen or princess

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Miss Lydia Pounce was about to become own woman to a Court lady!

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From this reading To enter Court circles had been the dream of Lydia’s angular and ambitious breast.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a female domestic

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

on one occasion

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Miss Lydia Pounce was about to become own woman to a Court lady!

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a human being

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

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From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

directed up

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

a wife or widow of a viscount

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

at the time that

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

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

From this reading Her mistress’s gratified vanity was a trifling emotion compared to the bursting satisfaction which this upward step on the social ladder afforded the maid.

during the time that

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

which person or people

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Miss Lydia Pounce was about to become own woman to a Court lady!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading My Lady Kilcroney--to whom she had so faithfully and ruthlessly devoted herself--from the days when, as the Widow Bellairs, she first scintillated in the world of fashion, to her present position of Viscountess--was chosen by Her Majesty, Queen Charlotte, to fill the post of Lady-in-Waiting to her own Sacred Person.

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From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.

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

From this reading HOW MY LADY KILCRONEY ENTERED INTO ROYAL SERVICE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ITALIAN HAT TRIMMED BY MISS PAMELA POUNCE While Miss Pamela Pounce was serving her third year as apprentice to the great art of Hat Confectionery, under the ægis of no less a personage than the world-famous Madame Eglantine of Paris--once “the little French Milliner” of Bath--her aunt and benefactress, who had placed her in these favourable circumstances, had begun to taste the proudest triumph of her life.