Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

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

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

being joined in close association

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

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

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

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

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

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

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

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

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

according to the clock

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

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

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

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

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

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

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

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

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

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

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

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

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

plural of “warrant” — a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading In establishing this store, the directors followed the usual custom of cotton-mills in smaller towns of the South; paying their employees part in money and part in warrants on the store.

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

From this reading PAY-DAY It was Saturday afternoon and pay-day, and the mill shut down at six o'clock.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading It is needless to add that the prices paid for the goods were, in most cases, high enough to cut the wages to the proper margin.

at the time that

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

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

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.

which person or people

From this reading When Helen went in Kingsley sat at the Superintendent's desk, issuing orders on the Secretary and Treasurer, Richard Travis, who sat at his desk near by and paid the wages in silver.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Connected with the mill was a large commissary or store--a cheap modern structure which stood in another part of the town, filled with the necessaries of life as well as the flimsy gewgaws which delight the heart of the average mill hand.