used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
exhale hard
From this reading The blow fell sooner than he expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
without doubt or question
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
being one more than seven
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The blow fell sooner than he expected.
a social unit living together
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The blow fell sooner than he expected.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
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 Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
not any; not one
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The blow fell sooner than he expected.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
in the direction of
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
except if; if not
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
Walsingham
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From this reading Herbert left the house of Squire Walsingham in a sober frame of mind.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, she received a pension of eight dollars a month, in consideration of her husband's services in the war, but eight dollars would not go far towards supporting their family, small as it was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
Wayneboro
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From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were other means of earning a living, to be sure, but Wayneboro was an agricultural town mainly, and unless he hired out on a farm there seemed no way open to him, while the little sewing his mother might be able to procure would probably pay her less than a dollar a week.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw clearly that his mother would not long remain in office, and without her official income they would find it hard to get along.
