used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
BESSIE'S
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From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
having made preparations
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading It seemed to her a great stroke of good fortune.
a quantity of money
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BESSIE'S mother was both surprised and rejoiced to hear of the kindness of the farmer.
WATER-CRESSES
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From this reading WATER-CRESSES.
at the time that
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The little house in which they lived could be sold, it is true, but the widow had always looked upon it in the light of a _home_, and not as an article to be disposed of for support.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The little sum of money which she had saved in more prosperous days was almost exhausted, and it had been a bitter thought to her to know, that when this should be gone, they would have nothing.
