Chapter XI · Patty in Tears

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

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

the act of giving something up

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

(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 The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

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

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

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

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

the act of digging

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

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

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

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

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

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

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

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From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

made of or resembling lace

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

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

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

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

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

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

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

disregarded

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

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

From this reading Patty’s bedroom was a pretty, cheery and charming place.

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

From this reading The sunlight came in through delicate, lacy curtains, the furniture and appointments were all that a fastidious taste could desire, and the pictures and trinkets scattered about were beautiful and attractive.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

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

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

which person or people

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There were always fresh flowers in the vases and the whole effect was conducive to happiness and contentment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Somebody with golden curly hair, from which the boudoir cap had fallen unheeded; somebody who was digging a little wet mop of a handkerchief into eyes that flowed with tears like a very freshet of rain.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet across the lace-covered bed was the outstretched form of somebody who had flung herself there in a very abandonment of woe.