Chapter X

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

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It always tired him to talk about money.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It always tired him to talk about money.

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

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

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

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

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

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

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

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

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

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

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

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

assets in the form of money

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

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

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It always tired him to talk about money.

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

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

of the present time and place

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

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

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

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

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

in motion

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

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

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

not any; not one

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

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

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

subject to or requiring payment especially as specified

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

in a polite manner

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

in the recent past

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

in an unfortunate way

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

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

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It always tired him to talk about money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

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

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It always tired him to talk about money.

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

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

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

From this reading Now it was the end of the month, and there was no money to pay these same bills; for the expense of moving and settling in a new place had been heavy, and their small income had already disappeared.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

in a weary manner

From this reading “How much money is it that we need for immediate bills, Mother?” asked Dr. Corliss wearily.

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

From this reading THE ATTIC The Corliss family were sadly in need of funds.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”

the act of creating written works

From this reading There were the butcher and the baker and the candlestick-maker politely presenting their bills to the family recently arrived in Crowfield, suggesting in print and in writing and by word of mouth that “bills are payable monthly.”