used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
(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 The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
a quantity of money
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
on or to one side
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
put or send forth
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Thy kingdom come."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "Thy kingdom come."
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
Nelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thy kingdom come."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
being of use or service
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
Viner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the amusement of Nelly, seated upon his knee, to arrange pence and half pence into little shilling heaps, and separate the sum always laid aside for the rent, and that required to purchase the next week's stock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But this evening there was a cloud over her sunny face, and she looked sadly at the small amount of money that remained, when she had put aside what was wanted for rent and stock.
at the time that
From this reading The little child felt herself useful in doing this, and aspired to the time when she could manage the big book, and sum up all the figures like father.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE next day was Saturday, on the evening of which Viner, as usual, cast up his accounts, and reckoned his gains during the week.
