Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

(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 At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

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

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

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

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

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

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

gotten under control

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

underpants worn by men

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

put on clothes

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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 It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

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From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

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

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

and nothing more

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

immediately past

From this reading LAST WORDS.

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

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

in a mournful manner

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

according to the clock

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

and nothing more

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

a light shade of red

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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From this reading Dolly's place and Aunt Debby's had been properly set down on Hiel's stage-book for the next morning at six o'clock; and now remained only an evening of last words.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

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

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

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

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

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

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

precisely as stated

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

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

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

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

From this reading At last all the preparations were made, and Dolly's modest wardrobe packed to the very last article, so that her bureau drawers looked mournfully empty.

at the time that

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

a Caucasian

From this reading The pink brocade with its bunches of rose-buds; some tuckers of choice old lace that had figured in her mother's bridal toilet; a few bits of ribbon; a white India muslin dress, embroidered by her own hands;--these were the stock in trade of a young damsel of her times, and, strange as it may appear, young ladies then were stated by good authority to have been just as pretty and bewitching as now, when their trunks are several times as large.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.

the words that are spoken

From this reading LAST WORDS.

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

From this reading It was a little hair trunk, with "D. C." embossed in brass nails upon one end, that contained all this young lady's armor--a very different affair from the Saratoga trunks of our modern belles.