Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

(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 All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat

From this reading THE CORNER OF THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE CORNER OF THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

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From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

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From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

set up or found

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

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

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

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

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

of the present time and place

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

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

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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 Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

not any; not one

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CORNER OF THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

the local environment

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

a full supply

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

Identical; not different.

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE CORNER OF THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

not in physical motion

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations

From this reading But Mr. Drake's heart was in the Pottery, for he was anxious as to the sufficiency of his measures.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

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

From this reading THE CORNER OF THE BUTCHER'S SHOP.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

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

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

precisely as stated

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

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

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

at the time that

From this reading Many of the neighbors, driven from their homes, had betaken themselves to his inclosure, and when he went, he found the salmon-fishers still carrying families thither.

during the time that

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.

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

From this reading All that same Sunday morning, the minister and Dorothy had of course plenty of work to their hand, for their more immediate neighbors were all of the poor.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Their own house, although situated on the very bank of the river, was in no worse plight than most of the houses in the town, for it stood upon an artificial elevation; and before long, while it had its lower parts full of water like the rest, its upper rooms were filled with people from the lanes around.