Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

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

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

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

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

clothing in general

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

the specified day of the month

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

dearly loved

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

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From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

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

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

plural of “dressmaker” — someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

brought together in one place

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

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

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

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

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

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

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

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

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

immediately past

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

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

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

full of life and energy

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

joined in matrimony

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

to a moderate degree

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

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

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

not any; not one

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

and nothing more

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "If his love for me depends on clothes, I don't want it," replied Laura in an indignant voice.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE PATH Having decided that Laura was to be married on the nineteenth of December, Mrs. Payne had gathered not only the invitations, but the entire trousseau into the house three weeks before the date upon which she had fixed.

which person or people

From this reading Laura, who had at first entered enthusiastically into the question of clothes, had shown during the last fortnight an indifference which was almost an open avoidance of the subject; and the lively old lady was forced to conduct an unsupported campaign against dressmakers and milliners.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Mrs. Payne shook her false gray curls, until the little wire hairpins which held them in place slipped out and dropped into her lap.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

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

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's fortunate, to put it mildly, my dear, that you have me to attend to such matters," she remarked one day, "or you would most likely have started on your wedding journey a dowd--and there can be no happy marriage," she concluded with caustic philosophy, "which is not founded upon a carefully selected trousseau."