Chapter VI · Joy to Toil-Worn Hearts

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

a workshop where books are bound

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

give encouragement to

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

a female human offspring

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

at any time

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

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From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

the ordinal number of forty-five in counting order

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

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

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

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

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

take the midday meal

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

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

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

and nothing more

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

above and across; more than

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I have been over in Forty-Fifth street, father, calling on your old friend, Mr. ----,” said Frank.

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

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

a male human offspring

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

past form of “transact” — conduct business

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

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 Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

(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 “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

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

From this reading Mr. Legare, after leaving the bindery, drove, or was taken in his carriage, to a prominent bank, in which he was heavily interested, both as a stockholder and depositor, transacted some business there, then took a turn down Wall street to look into some stocks there, and returned home just in time for lunch.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife, their mother, had passed away two years before, leaving sweet memories only to cheer their saddened hearts, for as wife and mother she had been a treasure on earth.

a late time of life

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He was met at the table by his two children--Frank, a son of five-and-twenty years, and Lizzie, a daughter just five years younger.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, children, how have you spent your morning?” asked the fond and ever indulgent father.