used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Helstonleigh abounded with glove manufactories.
the state of being absent
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
anew
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
(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 Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading HONEY FAIR.
a social unit living together
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Helstonleigh abounded with glove manufactories.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
Helstonleigh
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From this reading Helstonleigh abounded with glove manufactories.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
HONEYnounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading HONEY FAIR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
manufactories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helstonleigh abounded with glove manufactories.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
others
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From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
which person or people
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helstonleigh abounded with glove manufactories.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The evils arising to women who go out to work in factories have been rehearsed over and over again; and the chief evil--we will put others out of sight--is, that it takes the married woman from her home and her family.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a trade that might be said to be a blessing to the localities where it was carried on, since it was one of the very few employments that furnished to the poor female population easy, clean, and profitable work _at their own homes_.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her young children drag themselves up in her absence, for worse or for better; alone they must do it, for she has to be away, toiling for daily bread.
