1.59
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From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
ain't
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From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
one or the other of two
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading And style is everything to a girl.
Finkelstein
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From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
a young female
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
and nothing more
From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
Sadie
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From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
salesladies
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From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
two-piecenoun
a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "STEP--PUT; STEP--PUT" An hour later Helen was dressed in a two-piece suit, cut in what a chorus of salesladies, including old Mrs. Finkelstein and Sadie herself, declared were most "stylish" lines--and it did not cost her ten dollars, either!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, Sadie insisted upon going with her to a neighboring millinery store and purchasing a smart little hat for $1.59, which set off the new suit very nicely.
wortnoun
usually used in combination: “liverwort”; “milkwort”; “whorlywort”
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Sure, this old hat and suit of yours is wort' a lot more money, Helen," declared the Russian girl.
yuh
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From this reading "But they ain't just the style, yuh see.
