Chapter III

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From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

(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 Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

widely known and esteemed

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

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From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

slightly wet

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

dearly loved

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

a social unit living together

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

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From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

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

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

immediately past

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

for more time

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

not any; not one

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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 “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

the season of growth

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

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

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

to the highest extent

From this reading “Isn’t it extraordinary, Mr. Stubbs, how Mr. Simpkins can always be dressed in the last tip-top fashion?

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading We pronounce their new style of spring hat, for lightness beauty, and durability, to be unrivalled; it is aptly designated the ‘Count D’Orsay hat.’

the activity of making visits

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.

the day immediately before today

From this reading “Not at all—not at all—my dear,” said Mr. Stubbs, knocking the ashes from his Havana; “to an editor all things are possible;” and he unfolded the damp sheets of the _Family Gazette_, of which Mr. Simpkins was editor, and commenced reading aloud the following paragraph:— “‘We yesterday had the gratification of visiting the celebrated establishment of the far-famed Inman & Co., Hatters, No. 172 Wideway.

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From this reading Don’t you and I, and all the world know, that old Allen has a mortgage on his house, and that he never has a dollar by him longer than five minutes at a time.