used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
have
From this reading HARD TO BEAR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
comfort's
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From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
set up or found
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
Halliburton
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From this reading Mrs. Halliburton struggled on.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD TO BEAR.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
Lynn
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From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Halliburton struggled on.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Halliburton struggled on.
with speed
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Mrs. Halliburton struggled on.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARD TO BEAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
at the time that
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had learnt the stitch for the back of the gloves, and Mr. Lynn supplied her with a machine and with work.
but in spite of that
From this reading But she could not do it quickly as yet; though it was a hopeful day for her when she found that her weekly earnings amounted to six shillings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A struggle, my reader, that it is to be hoped, for your comfort's sake, you have never experienced, and never will.
