Chapter IV · The Foreman’s Discovery

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

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “No, no, I am in a hurry,” said the old gentleman.

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

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

a workshop where books are bound

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

put on clothes

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

a man of refinement

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

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From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

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

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

ten 10s

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading “No, no, I am in a hurry,” said the old gentleman.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “No, no, I am in a hurry,” said the old gentleman.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

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

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

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

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

not any; not one

From this reading “No, no, I am in a hurry,” said the old gentleman.

in an obsequious manner

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

out of fashion

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

above and across; more than

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “No, no, I am in a hurry,” said the old gentleman.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

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

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

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

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

precisely as stated

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

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

From this reading He was met, quite obsequiously, by Mr. W----, one of the proprietors, who knew, by past experience, that some nice, well-paying work was in view, and asked into the office.

at the time that

From this reading So it happened that on the very morning which succeeded the night when Hattie received the California letter, a fine equipage, from far up town, stopped in the narrow street which fronted the bindery, and an elderly, old-fashioned gentleman got out and toiled up the stairs to the bindery floor with a bundle of some size under one arm.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

which person or people

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

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

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The bindery in which Hattie Butler, with over one hundred other persons, male and female, worked, was famous for doing very fine private work, outside of that done for many publishers who had their work contracted for there.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.

used until no longer useful

From this reading Gentlemen of wealth and taste, who had rare old works in worn-out covers, and wished them preserved in more stately dress, frequently brought them there for the purpose of outer renovation.