Chapter XXV

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

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

(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 She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

making bread or cake or pastry etc.

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

a very large pot that is used for boiling

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

the act of making something clean

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Mrs. Waters styled herself a female physician.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

start firing a weapon

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Waters styled herself a female physician.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

plural of “mint” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

above and across; more than

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mrs. Waters styled herself a female physician.

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

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

cast off

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

try to get or reach

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

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

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

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

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

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

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

express in speech

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

not in physical motion

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

superlative of “stormy” — (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading Mrs. Waters styled herself a female physician.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading The sudden change in Mrs. Skiddy's matrimonial prospects necessitated Ruth to seek other quarters.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

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

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading With a view to still more rigid economy, she hired a room without board, in the lower part of the city.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Waters, her new landlady, was one of that description of females, whose vision is bounded by a mop, scrubbing-brush, and dust-pan; who repudiate rainy washing days; whose hearth, Jowler, on the stormiest night, would never venture near without a special permit, and whose husband and children speak under their breath on baking and cleaning days.

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

From this reading She kept a sort of witch's cauldron constantly boiling over the fire, in which seethed all sorts of "mints" and "yarbs," and from which issued what she called a "potecary odor."