Chapter XI

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

later than; following

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

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

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

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

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

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From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

the specified day of the month

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

usually; as a rule

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

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

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

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

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

go away from a place

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

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 So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

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

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

a local church community

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

possessing material wealth

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

something that remunerates

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

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

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.

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

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

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

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

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

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So it happened that the date of this bazaar had been fixed and most of the arrangements completed long before the good ladies had agreed upon the charity to be benefited.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Charity, however, to appeal successfully to the taste feminine, must come in various shades and styles, and each of the ladies of St. Timothy's parish had her pet shade.

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

From this reading It was only after several stormy meetings that, for the sake of peace, it was agreed to leave Charity out of the question.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading HORATIO DISCOVERS A PEPPERMINT TREE A charity bazaar, generally speaking, is an invention designed to mitigate the sufferings of the rich during the painful operation of removing a small portion of their superfluous wealth for the benefit of the poor.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And then it was that the Bishop of Bunchester, by a happy inspiration, suggested starting a branch of the Progressive Mothers' Society at Ippingford and, as the expenses of stationery, stamps and the salary of a secretary must be met, the object of the bazaar settled itself without further discussion.