Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

in addition

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

power to direct or determine

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

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

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading "One Pinch, hungry, leanfac'd villain."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

a quantity that is added

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

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

From this reading "One Pinch, hungry, leanfac'd villain."

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 Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

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

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

having no living or known mother

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

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

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "One Pinch, hungry, leanfac'd villain."

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading "One Pinch, hungry, leanfac'd villain."

on the contrary

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

an educational institution

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

subsist on a meager allowance

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

a quantity of money

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

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

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "One Pinch, hungry, leanfac'd villain."

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

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

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

From this reading --_Shake._ Captain Raymond's two little daughters were at this time in a village in one of the Northern States, in charge of Mrs. Beulah Scrimp, a distant relative on the mother's side.

which person or people

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scrimp was a widow living in rather genteel style in a house and upon means left her by her late husband.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had undertaken Max also at first, but given him up as beyond her control; and now, though continuing to attend school in the town, he boarded with the Rev. Thomas Fox, who lived upon its outskirts.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading She was a managing woman, fond of money; therefore glad of the increase to her income yielded by the liberal sum Captain Raymond had offered her as compensation for the board and care of his motherless little girls.