used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
in the past
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
(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 To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
blotting-book
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From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
a small house with a single story
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
distendedverbUS /dɪˈstendɪd/
past form of “distend” — become wider
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
apart from; not including
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
how
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From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
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 She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
a particular point in time
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
rosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
school-papers
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From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
sitting-room
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From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading How shabby they looked, quite out of place, unfit to be brought into this beautiful house!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
precisely as stated
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Joyce was sadly uncertain what to do or how to behave herself in her new home.
at the time that
From this reading To live there all alone except when she was called to meals was dreadfully dreary, although it felt almost a pleasure for the first moment to be alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She took possession of the room which was given to her as a sitting-room, with a confused sense that she was meant to remain there, which was half a relief and half a trouble to her.
the act of creating written works
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
writing-table
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From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
a late time of life
From this reading She brought out her writing things, which were of a very humble description, and better suited to the back window in the cottage than to the pretty writing-table upon which she now arranged them,--a large old blotting-book, distended with the many exercises and school-papers it had been accustomed to hold, and a shabby rosewood desk, which she had got several years ago as the prize of one of her examinations.
