Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

(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 "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "SAMPLES" HERE AND THERE.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

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

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

let have

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

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

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "SAMPLES" HERE AND THERE.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

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

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

bestow a quality on

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

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

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

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

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

a full supply

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

To recall to mind.

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading "SAMPLES" HERE AND THERE.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

a household sieve (as for flour)

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

having a supporting base

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "SAMPLES" HERE AND THERE.

made or having become thick

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

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

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

not neatly combed

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Next comes Mrs. Caroline M. Kirkland with her Western sketches.

a late time of life

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter, and she says she guesses you can let her have some sugar and tea, 'cause you've got plenty.'

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

From this reading "'Mother wants your sifter,' said Miss Ianthe Howard, a young lady of six years' standing, attired in a tattered calico thickened with dirt; her unkempt locks straggling from under that hideous substitute for a bonnet so universal in the Western country--a dirty cotton handkerchief--which is used _ad nauseam_ for all sorts of purposes.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Many will remember her laughable description of "Borrowing Out West," with its two appropriate mottoes: "Lend me your ears," from Shakespeare, and from Bacon: "Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely."