Chapter XII

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

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

highly skilled

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

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

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

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

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

the formal act of approving

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Have you not made a fine lady of me, aunt Betsy?"

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From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

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From this reading "Have you not made a fine lady of me, aunt Betsy?"

an occurrence of something

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

a female human offspring

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

wanted intensely

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

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From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

put on clothes

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Have you not made a fine lady of me, aunt Betsy?"

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

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

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

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

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

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

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

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

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

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

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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

From this reading "Have you not made a fine lady of me, aunt Betsy?"

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

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

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

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

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading A PARTY.--A MEETING.--GOOD SOMETIMES PRODUCTIVE OF EVIL.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

an elderly unmarried woman

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

relating to or interested in sports

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

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

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

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

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

precisely as stated

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

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

From this reading The superintending the toilet of Agnes for the party of that evening was a new and very delightful page in the history of the spinster of Compton Basett.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

at the time that

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

which person or people

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Partly from her own native good taste, and partly from the wisdom of listening with a very discriminating judgment to the practical counsels of an experienced _modiste_, the dress of Agnes was exactly what it ought to have been; and the proud old lady herself could not have desired an appearance more _distinguee_ than that of her adopted child when, turning from Peggy and her mirror, she made her a sportive courtesy and exclaimed,--

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fondest mother dressing a fair daughter for her first presentation, never watched the operations of the toilet more anxiously; and in her case there was a sort of personal triumph attending its success, that combined the joy of the accomplished artist, who sees the finished loveliness himself has made with the fond approval of affection.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you not made a fine lady of me, aunt Betsy?"