Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading The Day family complained bitterly of this custom.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading The Day family complained bitterly of this custom.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The Day family complained bitterly of this custom.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Day family complained bitterly of this custom.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

tendency to forget

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

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

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

an established custom

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

for more time

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

not any; not one

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

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

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

go across or through

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

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

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

not in physical motion

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading The Day family complained bitterly of this custom.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

of purchase orders that have not been filled

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

an established custom

From this reading A Tea-Party In Bridge Street His time being so fully occupied in his own business during the week, and those hours he had been wont to pass with his friend William Day being still unfilled, Mr. George Boult had fallen into the evil habit of coming to hold a business consultation with the widow on the Sunday afternoons.

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

From this reading She was accustomed to her place behind the counter now, and in the work-days of the week was too busy for regret, too anxious to sell her goods to feel any shame in the occupation.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading The poor grocer-woman's one blessed day was no longer hers, to be passed from morn to eve in the midst of her children, in rest and peace and forgetfulness of business worries.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading She was too tired for church, she always pleaded; but it was not fatigue alone which kept her from public worship.