Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

later than; following

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat

From this reading THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

for the most part

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

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

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

a young female

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

immediately past

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

go away from a place

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

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

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

a form of address for a man

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

detached by cutting

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

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

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

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

From this reading THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

up to a particular time

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

in the direction of

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The child had been committed to her charge day after day for some weeks.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

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

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

in or at the place that

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

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

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

during the time that

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

which person or people

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

belonging to which person

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Just then her thoughts and feelings were largely occupied with a lovely little girl, the chain of whose history had been severed at the last link, and lost utterly.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A poor woman in Southwark had of her own motion, partly from love to children and compassion for both them and their mothers, partly to earn her own bread with pleasure, established a sort of _crèche_ in her two rooms, where mothers who had work from home could bring their children in the morning, and leave them till night.

the act of creating written works

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

a late time of life

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.

but in spite of that

From this reading About four years previous to the time of which I am now writing, and while yet Mr. Drake was in high repute among the people of Cowlane chapel, he went to London to visit an old friend, a woman of great practical benevolence, exercised chiefly toward orphans.