Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

(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 These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

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

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

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

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

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

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

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From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

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From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

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

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

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

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

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From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

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

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

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

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

plural of “lithograph” — a print produced by lithography

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

engage in

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

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

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

in a submissive or spiritless manner

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

easily agitated

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

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From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

in other respects or ways

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

on the contrary

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

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

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

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

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

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From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

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

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

precisely as stated

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

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 Maps and drawings of Palestine, Hindostan, and sundry other fields of missionary labor, hang here and there upon the walls.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The city clock strikes one as Mrs. Swiggs, nervous and weary, enters the House of the Foreign Missions.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE VERY BEST INTENTIONS ARE SEEN TO FAIL.

belonging to which person

From this reading Into a comfortably-furnished room on the right, she is ushered by a man meekly dressed, and whose countenance wears an expression of melancholy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.

a late time of life

From this reading These are alternated with nicely-framed engravings and lithographs of Mission establishments in the East, all located in some pretty grove, and invested with a warmth and cheerfulness that cannot fail to make a few years' residence in them rather desirable than otherwise.