Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

anew

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

(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 The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

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

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

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

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

put on clothes

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

divisible by two

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

set up or found

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

plural of “garter” — a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

a young female

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

only a very short time before

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

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

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

and nothing more

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

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

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

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

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

engage in

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

a woman who is the custodian of children

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

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From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

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From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

above and across; more than

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

a stipulated condition

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

unusual or striking

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

a particular situation

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

carry out

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

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

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Numbers of shoes and stockings, garters with devices on them, gloves, and various other things were left, and she begged Ottilie just to give her one or two of them.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The covetous little Nanny could never satisfy herself with looking at all the pretty things, especially as she found provision made there for every article of dress which could be wanted, even the smallest.

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

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ottilie refused to do that, but opened a drawer in her wardrobe, and told the girl to take what she liked.

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

From this reading The most remarkable feature, however, which was observed about Ottilie was that, for the first time, she had now unpacked the box, and had selected a variety of things out of it, which she had cut up, and which were intended evidently to make one complete suit for her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rest, with Nanny's assistance, she had endeavored to replace again, and she had been hardly able to get it done, the space being over full, although a portion had been taken out.