Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

(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 Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

see with attention

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a confectioner's shop

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

put to death as punishment

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

the organ of sight

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

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

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

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

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

with neatness

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

approval to do something

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

let for money

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

do one's shopping

From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

turn or place at an angle

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

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From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

possessive form of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

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

From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.

during the time that

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

which person or people

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.

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

From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.