Chapter XV

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

Having no one else present.

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

without doubt or question

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

carefully weighed

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

a female human offspring

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading The prospect of finding suitable employment was exceedingly hopeless.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The prospect of finding suitable employment was exceedingly hopeless.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The prospect of finding suitable employment was exceedingly hopeless.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

put in effect

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

let have

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

comparative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading The prospect of finding suitable employment was exceedingly hopeless.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

engage in

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

come into possession of

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

get by special effort

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The prospect of finding suitable employment was exceedingly hopeless.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She had in her mind, clearly and hopefully defined, a higher and holier purpose.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The prospect of finding suitable employment was exceedingly hopeless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

lacking protection or defense

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.

at the time that

From this reading BERTHA VISITS HER FATHER’S OFFICE Bertha knew enough of the perils of the city to make her tremble, when she considered that she was alone and unprotected.

in or at the place that

From this reading Though her first object was to obtain a situation where she might procure the means of subsistence, this was not the mission of Bertha Grant.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Though she had often been in the city, and knew the principal localities, everything seemed strange to her; the houses and the streets wore a different aspect, for she was not now the daughter of the rich broker, but the child of want, seeking the opportunity to fulfill what had become the great mission of her existence.