Chapter III

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

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

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

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

cause to be attached

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

unrestrained by convention or propriety

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

the shoemaker's trade

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

-ing form of “decay” — lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

not any; not one

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

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

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

plural of “soak” — the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

to no avail

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

green foliage

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The walls are fashioned out of that natural, but by no means elegant, or expensive compound, known generally as "mud."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now turn we, courteous reader, to the contemplation of a totally different scene.

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

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

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

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

during the time that

From this reading The roof is thatched with straw, but so old and weather-worn that the rain soaks through it as though it were sponge; while the accidental vegetable productions which attach themselves to such decaying matter, vainly struggled to give it a semblance of life and verdure.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

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

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A true home-angel, in this world of strife, Is, man's best friend, a faithful, loving wife.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Not far from the imposing, bright, red brick edifice of Squire Bulworthy--indeed, you can see it on the other side of the street, with its flaring green door and great brazen knocker, its crimson parlor curtains and every-color-in-the-world window-shades--stands the miserable looking tenement inhabited by our cobbling friend, Dan Duff.