Chapter XV

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

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

having companions or an escort

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

any thing at all

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

without doubt or question

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

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From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

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

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

use up, consume fully

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

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

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

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

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

small in range or scope

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

that you have the financial means for

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

possessive form of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

relating to photography or obtained by using photography

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

someone who manufactures something

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

the possibility of future success

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

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From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

from appearances alone

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

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From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

a quantity of money

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

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

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

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

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Carefully they studied various photographic show-cases of modest pretensions.

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

From this reading She was reluctant to spend any of her limited capital in so seemingly frivolous a manner, and was anxious to expend as small a sum as possible on this preliminary.

belonging to which person

From this reading At length they discovered one whose masterpieces seemed less terrible than those of his rivals.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading But here it was clearly possible to be "penny wise, pound foolish," and she recoiled at the prospect of being made to look anything like the self-conscious, staring, pictured females that the really low-priced artists of the camera set forth as attractive products of their prowess--the specimens best calculated to tickle the vanity of the passers-by and draw them into the toils of the producer of such representations.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading EVARNE'S FIRST ENGAGEMENT Next morning, accompanied by the two younger of her new acquaintances, Evarne sallied forth in search of a photographer's.