Chapter XI

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

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

(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 Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

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

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

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

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

possessive form of “burns” — United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

placed crosswise

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

divisible by two

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

lamb leg suitable for roasting

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

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

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

and nothing more

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

befitting a woman of good breeding

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

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

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

social deportment

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

make reference to

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

suffering from tissue death

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

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From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

a special situation

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

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

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

precisely as stated

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

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

From this reading Almost all the articles on the table were sold and brought good prices.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

at the time that

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading Clarissa Whitman, Belle Adair, and Calista spent the night with Emma Ross.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Every one noticed how very handsome she looked, and what ladylike, modest manners she had, and every one wondered how she came to be there at all.

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From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Old Mr. Fabian himself bought Mary Burns's rug to put under his office table, and his wife even bought Charity Latch's work-bag, saying to herself that it would do to hold clothes-pins, and it was a pity the poor thing should be mortified when she had done her best.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading For the satisfaction of my young lady readers, I will just mention that it was made with a short waist, of the style then called Grecian, very large gigot sleeves with stiffeners, a lace cape with ruffles, crossed and fastened behind, and a broad blue silk belt, fastened with a gilt buckle.