used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
how long something has existed
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
(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 This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
a young person of either sex
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
a female human offspring
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
dexterousadjective
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
FARMER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
engage in
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
METROPOLISnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
PARTICULARSnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
the local environment
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A DESCRIPTION OF THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER—THE AUTHOR CARRIED TO A MARKET TOWN, AND THEN TO THE METROPOLIS—THE PARTICULARS OF HIS JOURNEY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her mother and she contrived to fit up the baby’s cradle for me against night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
precisely as stated
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cradle was put into a small drawer of a cabinet, and the drawer placed upon a hanging shelf for fear of the rats.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was my bed all the time I stayed with those people, though made more convenient by degrees, as I began to learn their language and make my wants known.
a late time of life
From this reading My mistress had a daughter of nine years old, a child of forward parts for her age, very dexterous at her needle, and skillful in dressing her baby.
