Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

a quantity of money

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

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

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

a line of approach

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

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From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

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From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

deem to be

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

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From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

involving financial matters

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

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

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

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

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

come into possession of

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

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From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

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From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

the seed of the cereal grass

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

term of address for a man

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

a quantity of money

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

required or under orders

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

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

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

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

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Strong testimony to the value of this work has been given by the Bishops of Toronto and Niagara, and other competent judges.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

in or at the place that

From this reading "And where does Dr Barnardo obtain so large an amount?" he asked.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

which person or people

From this reading "From the voluntary gifts of those who sympathise with and consider the poor," replied Seaward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even Sir Richard Brandon, with all his supposed financial capacities, seemed struck with the magnitude of this sum.

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

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Then," he added, "there is that noble work carried on by Miss Rye of the _Emigration Home for Destitute Little Girls_, at the Avenue House, Peckham, from which a stream of destitute little ones continually flows to Canada, where they are much wanted, and who, if allowed to remain here, would almost certainly be _lost_.