used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
any thing at all
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
bassinette
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From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
begetsverbUS /bɪˈɡets/
third-person singular of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
confined by bonds
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
Dene
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From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
put on clothes
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
dressing-case
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From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
dressing-table
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From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
dustedverbUS /ˈdʌstɪd/
past form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
set up or found
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
laved
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From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
Maudie's
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From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
as might be expected
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
perambulatingadjective
strolling or walking around
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
powder-box
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From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
redeemsverbUS /rəˈdiːmz/
third-person singular of “redeem” — save from sins
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
sanctifies
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From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
in the near future
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
tea-gown
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From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
VANITIESnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She laved her face with a little scented water, and, for the first time in her life, she dusted her countenance with a little powder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
wedding-tour
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From this reading She did not herself possess such things as a powder-box and puff, but in Maudie's deserted bedroom she found on her dressing-table the one which she had used up to the morning of her marriage, for she had naturally taken with her on her wedding-tour the smartly fitted dressing-case which had been among her husband's wedding presents to her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was with quite a cheerful countenance that Regina went through the rest of her day's work.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Arriving home at Ye Dene in time for dinner she changed her dress for a cool and light tea-gown, in which, I am bound to confess, she looked more than anything like a gigantic perambulating baby's bassinette.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE FIRST LITTLE VANITIES We are often blamed for not speaking out as soon as a doubt enters our mind, yet oftentimes the reticence which such a doubt begets is a saving grace which redeems and sanctifies our whole character.
