AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
BEATENadjectiveUS /ˈbiːtən/
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
FifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
HARPnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
Hurstwood
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From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
InstitutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
MercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
mission-house
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From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
patronisedadjective
having patronage or clients
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
SistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This simple announcement was modest in the extreme, covering, as it did, a charity so broad.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
WAYnounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But to one whose mind is upon the matter, they grow exceedingly under inspection.
WINDnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE WAY OF THE BEATEN: A HARP IN THE WIND In the city, at that time, there were a number of charities similar in nature to that of the captain's, which Hurstwood now patronised in a like unfortunate way.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading One was a convent mission-house of the Sisters of Mercy in Fifteenth Street--a row of red brick family dwellings, before the door of which hung a plain wooden contribution box, on which was painted the statement that every noon a meal was given free to all those who might apply and ask for aid.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Institutions and charities are so large and so numerous in New York that such things as this are not often noticed by the more comfortably situated.
