used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
(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 You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
CALVARYnounUS /ˈkælvəri/
a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
CATHEDRALnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
church-going
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From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
don't
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From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
coins made of gold
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
havin
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From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
It'll
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From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
and nothing more
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
needn't
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From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
not any; not one
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
Smelts
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From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
Snawdor
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From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
carry out
From this reading CALVARY CATHEDRAL "I don't take no stock in heaven havin' streets of gold," said Mrs. Snawdor.
express in words
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
there's
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From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It'll be just my luck to have to polish 'em.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She and Mrs. Smelts were scrubbing down the stairs of Number One, not as a matter of cleanliness, but for the social benefit to be derived therefrom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a Sunday morning institution with them, and served quite the same purpose that church-going does for certain ladies in a more exalted sphere.
won't
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From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You needn't tell me if there's all that finery in heaven, they won't keep special angels to do the dirty work!"
