used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
(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 I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
Barton
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From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
for the reason that
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
gotten under control
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
at any time
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
a social unit living together
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
immediately past
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
the literary culture
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
lodgers
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From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
something that is lost
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
engage in
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
mewsnoun
street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
not any; not one
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
and nothing more
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
Oxgall
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From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
determined
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
an educational institution
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
Shelfer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
express a supposition
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
Tossil's
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From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was much grieved at the loss of my last letter to Tossil’s Barton, because it contained my little Christmas presents for all the family.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So on the Christmas morning Mrs. Shelfer and myself, each carrying a large basket, went to the mews round the corner, and distributed among the poor lodgers there, more Christmas dinners than had ever entered those doors before; and how grateful the poor things were, only they all wanted the best.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was registered for security, but I suppose they "took no count" of that where the delivery of letters depended so much upon luck.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
which person or people
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Now the school of design was closed for a while, and I worked hard for several days at the landscape for Mr. Oxgall, though the store of provisions sent me and the rent enclosed in the turkey had saved me from present necessity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of their Christmas present to me I resolved to give the surplus to those who would be the better for it, and not (according to the usual law of such things) to those who did not want it, and would make return with interest.
