Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

later than; following

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

(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 To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

in addition

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

a quantity of money

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

on or to one side

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

plural of “boa” — a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a decorative pin worn by women

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

a finely woven white linen

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

approval

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia

From this reading THE LOST DAHLIA.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

causing dejection

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

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

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

assets in the form of money

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

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

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

and nothing more

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the act of positioning close together (or side by side)

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

a special way of doing something

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST DAHLIA.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

most important element

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

engage in

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

not able to be found

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

plural of “muff” — a warm tubular covering for the hands

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

not any; not one

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

bring forth or yield

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

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From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

express in words

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

only a very short time before

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

term of address for a man

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

move stealthily

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

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

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading THE LOST DAHLIA.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

very small

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

plural of “transition” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

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

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Gloves, muffs, parasols, reticules, have each of them a provoking knack of falling from my hands; boas glide from my neck, rings slip from my fingers, the bow has vanished from my cap, the veil from my bonnet, the sandal from my foot, the brooch from my collar, and the collar from my brooch.

precisely as stated

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

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

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

at the time that

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

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

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

which person or people

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading If to have "had losses" be, as affirmed by Dogberry in one of Shakspeare's most charming plays, and corroborated by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most charming romances--(those two names do well in juxtaposition, the great Englishman! the great Scotsman!)--If to have "had losses" be a main proof of credit and respectability, then am I one of the most responsible persons in the whole county of Berks.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

a late time of life

From this reading From the day when, a tiny damsel of some four years old, I first had a pocket-handkerchief to lose, down to this very night--I will not say how many years after--when, as I have just discovered, I have most certainly lost from my pocket the new cambric kerchief which I deposited therein a little before dinner, scarcely a week has passed without some part of my goods and chattels being returned missing.

but in spite of that

From this reading To say nothing of the graver matters which figure in a banker's book, and make, in these days of pounds, shillings, and pence, so large a part of the domestic tragedy of life--putting wholly aside all the grander transitions of property in house and land, of money on mortgage, and money in the funds--(and yet I might put in my claim to no trifling amount of ill luck in that way also, if I had a mind to try my hand at a dismal story)--counting for nought all weightier grievances, there is not a lady within twenty miles who can produce so large a list of small losses as my unfortunate self.