Chapter VII

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

From this reading IT was a day of tears.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

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

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

for the reason that

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

demanding attention

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IT was a day of tears.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

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

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

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

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was a day of tears.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

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

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was a day of tears.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

a human being

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

a full supply

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading IT was a day of tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

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

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

a special situation

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

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

From this reading IT was a day of tears.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Miss Percival, though she was coldly above the weakness of tears, had taken Florrie home.

showing sorrow

From this reading It was true that she had realised for the first time how gay, how clean, how spacious, her own house was, how refreshing warm water is, and plenty of soap, but a sensible person need hardly have made these an occasion for weeping.

at the time that

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

in or at the place that

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Poor Mrs. Wilson and Florrie had every right to cry, the landlady had cried because it seemed the proper thing to do, the little man had cried, presumably because he could not help it, and when she reached home Mary had cried without any definite excuse.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact she was crying where a more energetic woman would have rejoiced.