Chapter XI

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

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading THORNS AND ROSES.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

with discontent; in a discontented manner

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

the act of departing

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

of great significance or value

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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 "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

a particular point in time

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

above and across; more than

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

an inadequate payment

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THORNS AND ROSES.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

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

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

not in physical motion

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading THORNS AND ROSES.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

work hard

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

be dressed in

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, I suppose so," said her sister-in-law, discontentedly, "though that black velvet certainly does seem too old for you.

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

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

at the time that

From this reading This was always the most important question in Mrs. Blanchard's mind, when they were going to any entertainment.

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

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

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

From this reading "I suppose my black velvet will do, won't it?" said Nora, looking up from the newspaper in which she was, at the moment, reading a paragraph describing the miseries of poor sewing-women, and the pittance for which they are often compelled to give their long hours of toil.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you going to wear to-night, Nora?" asked Mrs. Blanchard, as the two still lingered in company over the breakfast-table, which the busy doctor had, as usual, quitted before them.