used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Burke had not always been as poor as now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
ANDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
a female human offspring
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
being one more than ten
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
the act of departing
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
and nothing more
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
coated with paint
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Burke had not always been as poor as now.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
time-stained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
precisely as stated
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
at the time that
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
which person or people
From this reading So she and Mary, who was now eleven years old, had moved in their scanty furniture and made it look as much like a home as possible.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading ANDY AND HIS MOTHER The house in which the Widow Burke and her daughter lived was a very humble one.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But when Mrs. Burke came to town, a short time before, it was the only dwelling she could hire that was held at a rent within her means.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
a late time of life
From this reading It had not been painted for many years, and the original coat had worn off, leaving it dark and time-stained.
