Chapter IV

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

someone with the power to settle matters at will

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

an old word for “between”

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a young unmarried woman

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

dearly loved

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading She had placed the inconvenient niece with the matchless Eglantine.

make attractive or lovable

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

at any time

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

a social unit living together

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading She had placed the inconvenient niece with the matchless Eglantine.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading “_Lydia Pounce_.”

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From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

a person who makes things

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading She had placed the inconvenient niece with the matchless Eglantine.

-ing form of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

by chance

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She had placed the inconvenient niece with the matchless Eglantine.

move down on as if in an attack

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

unusual or striking

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

-ing form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

only a very short time before

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

cause to go somewhere

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

muscular and heavily built

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

make a vow; promise

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a Caucasian

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

which person or people

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Now the fact of Pamela being Lydia’s niece did not endear her to that maturing damsel, “which,” she was fond of remarking to any beholding them together, “do seem prodigious absurd, seeing as how there’s scarce a year or two betwixt us.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,

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

From this reading But if Miss Lydia was not fond of displaying herself in public with a fine strapping young woman of twenty-three who had an inconsiderate way of dropping out “Aunt” at every second word (“which, reely, my dear, I vow she does a’ purpose”--and perhaps indeed she did), my Lady Kilcroney’s indispensable Abigail, as she never omitted informing all and sundry, had a remarkable sense of family feeling.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading IN WHICH MISS PAMELA POUNCE, THE MILLINER’S ASSISTANT, BECOMES ARBITER OF LIFE AND DEATH IN HIGH SOCIETY “_Pray Mrs. Tabbishaw_,” wrote my Lady Kilcroney’s woman to the Mantua maker in Cheapside, “_send Pamela along with those white feathers of her ladyship’s, which you has, this ever so long, to be died blew, yours obleeged_,