used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading And this became his allotted task.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And this became his allotted task.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
clothing in general
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
Fifty-sixadjective
being six more than fifty
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
Madmallet's
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From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
on the contrary
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
move hurridly
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading And this became his allotted task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this became his allotted task.
up to a particular time
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TRUTH AND HONOR FROM one o’clock till four in the afternoon that first day Number Fifty-six thirty-five gave heed to the mechanism of a sewing machine, and mended the rent clothes of the inmates.
uproariousadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
(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 By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By four o’clock he was doing fairly well, and in a week’s time was accomplishing his simple machine sewing with speed and neatness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A large, rather kindly woman was matron over him.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading From four to six o’clock the boys were allowed to play in the great yard, and here they were as uproarious and irrepressible as Old Madmallet’s flock at home.
