used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
(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 Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
braidverbUS /breɪd/
make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
eked
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From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
LIPnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
Millville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
Rushton
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From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Affairs in Millville had gone on much as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her expenses were small, and were eked out by her earnings; for she continued to braid straw, and was able in this way to earn two dollars a week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, she made it a point to be as economical as possible, for she thought it likely Robert would spend all his money, and return penniless.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Rushton had not yet exhausted the supply of money left by Robert in the hands of his friend the lawyer.
