Chapter VII

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

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

every day; without missing a day

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

a social unit living together

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

let have

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading MIKE RAFFERTY'S TRICK.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

not any; not one

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still Dan was not satisfied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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

From this reading MIKE RAFFERTY'S TRICK.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Still Dan was not satisfied.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

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

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

not in physical motion

From this reading Still Dan was not satisfied.

express a supposition

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading MIKE RAFFERTY'S TRICK.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

in or at the place that

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.

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

From this reading Dan carefully husbanded the money which Mr. Grant had lent him, and the result was that for two months he was comparatively easy in his circumstances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Mother," said he, "I suppose I ought to be contented with earning enough to pay our expenses, but I should like to be saving something."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His mother earned five cents more daily, on account of the higher price she received for work, and though this was a trifle, it was by no means to be despised where the family income was so small as in the case of the Mordaunts.