used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
BUTTONnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
Elsie
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From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
to come or go into
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
divisible by two
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
a young female
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
ten 10s
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
Kemble
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From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
Millville
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From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
nerved
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From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
move upward
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
singlingverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
express in speech
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
move an implement through
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
thirstingly
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From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
in the direction of
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
accept gladly
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
at the time that
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
in or at the place that
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
which person or people
From this reading AT THE BUTTON MILL Elsie Welcome was the one girl in the big machine room of the Millville button factory who did not rise when the bell sounded for the short afternoon recess.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will speak to Mr. Kemble now--now," she promised herself, watching for the foreman to enter the machine room, according to his daily custom at this hour.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She swung on her revolving stool away from her machine and looked eagerly, thirstingly towards the windows where the other girls were crowding for breath of the fresh June air, but she did not stir to follow them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
a late time of life
From this reading Elsie nerved herself to a task difficult to perform, even after her three years of work in the factory, even though she was one of the most skilful workers here.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A resolution stronger than her own keen need of the recreation moments was singling out this young girl from among her two hundred companions, laughing and talking together.
