Chapter XVII

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

(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 But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

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

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

opinion or judgment

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

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From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

the act of departing

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

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

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was very, very small.

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From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

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

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

very generous

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

the act of managing something

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

comparative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

as might be expected

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

the act of removing

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

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

From this reading But it was very, very small.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

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From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

carry out

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

precisely as stated

From this reading But it was very, very small.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

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

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

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

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.

which person or people

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Mrs. Stubbs looked hopelessly at the narrow passage and the narrower doorways when she entered, sobbed as she recognised one article of furniture after another, or missed such as Sarah had not thought it wise or in good taste to bring.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She turned the house in Jesamond Road out that she might take the prettiest and most suitable things for the little Queen Anne box to which they were going, and, with the help of Johnnie and the new servant, succeeded in having everything in perfect order by the time of Mrs. Stubbs’s arrival.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But Sarah--who somehow seemed to have naturally the management of everything--worked like a slave to get everything into good order before her aunt should set foot in the place at all.

a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

From this reading SARAH’S OPPORTUNITY A few days later they made the move to the little house at Fulham, which, in poor lavish Mrs. Stubbs’s eyes, was but a degree better than a removal to the workhouse.