Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

how long something has existed

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

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

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

capable of wounding

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

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From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

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From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

plural of “garret” — floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

brought together in one place

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

highly enthusiastic

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

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

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

set afire

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

immediately past

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

engage in

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

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

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

not any; not one

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

get by special effort

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

possessing material wealth

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

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

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

in the near future

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

express a supposition

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

in the direction of

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

up to a particular time

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

lacking pathways

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

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

From this reading It was New Year's morning, and over the great city lay the deep, untrodden snow, so soon to be trampled down by thousands of busy feet.

look attentively

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

in or at the place that

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

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

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

during the time that

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

which person or people

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

belonging to which person

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But one there was who did not forget--one about whose house was gathered every elegance which fashion could dictate or money procure; and now, as she sat at her bountifully-furnished breakfast table sipping her fragrant chocolate, she thought of the poor widow, Dora's mother, for whom her charity had been solicited the day before, by a woman who lived in the same block of buildings with Mrs. Deane.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Cheerful fires were kindled in many a luxurious home of the rich, and "Happy New Year" was echoed from lip to lip, as if on that day there were no aching hearts--no garrets where the biting cold looked in on pinching poverty and suffering old age--no low, dark room where Dora and her pale, dead mother lay, while over them the angels kept their tireless watch until human aid should come.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE FIRST AND LAST NEW YEAR'S CALL.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Brother," she said, glancing towards a young man who, before the glowing grate, was reading the morning paper, "suppose you make your first call with me?"