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 Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

the quantity a cask will hold

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

a very dark black

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

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

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

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From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

having a high back

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

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

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

plural of “mug” — the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

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From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

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

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

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

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

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

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Pictures of the saints were pasted on the walls, and a crucifix hung over the door.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

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

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Behind the great table, between a basket and the wine cask, from which the sibyl replenished the mugs, stood a high-backed chair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The weather outside was hot and sultry, and the more people assembled, the heavier and more oppressive became the air within the spacious tent, the interior of which looked plain enough, for its whole furniture consisted of some small roughly-made tables, some benches and chairs, and one large table, and a superb ebony chest with ivory ornaments, evidently stolen property.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

used until no longer useful

From this reading On this work of art lay the pillows used at night, booty obtained at Haarlem; they were covered with bright but worn-out silk, which had long shown the need of the thrifty touch of a woman's hand.

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From this reading Towards evening, the members of the mutiny met at the Zorrillos to hold a council.