used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
Agnes
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From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
(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 Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
BAZAARnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
Bursley
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From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
at any time
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
highest in quality
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
conformity or harmony
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
organisernoun
someone who enlists workers to join a union
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
in other respects or ways
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
an amount of time
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
refrain from harming
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One morning, however, it occurred to Mrs. Sutton to reflect that Anna, at such a period of life, should be otherwise employed.
Sunday-school
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From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
Sutton
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From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
Suttons
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From this reading Anna had called at the Suttons' to deliver some finished garments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
Vodrey
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From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This was well for Anna, in that it diverted her thoughts by keeping her energies fully engaged.
WesleyannounUS /ˈwezliən/
a follower of Wesleyanism
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BAZAAR The Wesleyan Bazaar, the greatest undertaking of its kind ever known in Bursley, gradually became a cloud which filled the entire social horizon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Sutton, organiser of the Sunday-school stall, pressed all her friends into the service, and a fortnight after the death of Sarah Vodrey, Anna and even Agnes gave much of their spare time to the work, which was carried on under pressure increasing daily as the final moments approached.
