Chapter VI

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

in the past

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

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

From this reading GRAVE AND GAY.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

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

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a dagger with a slender blade

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

apart from; not including

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading GRAVE AND GAY.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

death of a person

From this reading GRAVE AND GAY.

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

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

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

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

possessive form of “herschel” — English astronomer (son of William Herschel) who extended the catalogue of stars to the southern hemisphere and did pioneering work in photography (1792-1871)

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

ten 10s

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

not close together in time

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

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

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

one of four equal parts

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

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

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Her little slender fingers were busy mending rents in gaudy gowns, sewing beads on high collars, and curling feathers with a large bodkin.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

having a sunken area

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

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

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a Caucasian

From this reading Stretched on a bed in the corner of the room lay a man, whose pale face, sunken eyes, and parched white lips, told of suffering and want.

which person or people

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

belonging to which person

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was in a low, unhealthy quarter of Bath--that queen of the West--that the child, who had begged for money at Mr. Herschel's door the evening before, was seated in an attic-chamber, with a heap of finery before her.

a late time of life

From this reading "The quality" of Bath and of other towns and cities in England, a hundred years ago, knew nothing--and, except in rare and isolated instances, cared less--of those who were reduced to the lowest depths of poverty, and whose struggle for daily bread was often in vain.