Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

how long something has existed

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

in addition

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

cause to move by pulling

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

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

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

be excessively hot

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

plural of “livelihood” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

not any; not one

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

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

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

and nothing more

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

a part of the city far removed from the center

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

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

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

by chance

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

plural of “refuge” — a safe place

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

call forth

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

express in speech

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

be standing; be upright

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

a moving crowd

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

carry out

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading People who now and then have an attack of conscientious scruples about existences to which they may possibly stand in original relationship, can draw a sigh of relief.

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

migratory

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

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

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

which person or people

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.

third-person singular of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading Disease wields a broad broom in the earliest age.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE FACTORY GIRLS What becomes of all the swarm of orphan children down in the by-streets and outskirt alleys of the capital--children of whom no one has any account, and no one takes any account, who swarm down there only one floor higher, so to speak, than the spawn and small fry which are floating below in the sea among the quay piles, and which will one day become large male and female fish?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The harbour takes them into its embrace; the streets with their stray livelihoods, or a wandering vagabond life, takes them; refuges, police-stations, prisons and the house of correction take them.

a late time of life

From this reading In later years, labour also, on a great scale, has taken them into its embrace--the factory doors stand wide open.