used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
in the past
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
albumsnounUS /ˈælbəmz/
plural of “album” — one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
bedriddenadjectiveUS /ˈbedrɪdən/
confined to bed (by illness)
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
brown-paper
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From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
Candle-light
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From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
children's
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From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
down-stairs
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From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
Emily
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From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Extremely sad.
fishing-rods
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From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
Frayne
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From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
instalmentnoun
a part of a broadcast serial
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
livid-faced
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From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
matty-haired
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From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
MavisnounUS /ˈmeɪvɪs/
common Old World thrush noted for its song
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then livid-faced, matty-haired Emily Frayne passed by, carrying a brown-paper parcel.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
post-cards
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From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
Rodhaven
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From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Extremely sad.
saddler's
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From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
precisely as stated
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Mavis had been to see her one day this summer, had sat by the bed, and read her a chapter out of the New Testament and then the weekly instalment of a novel in the _Rodhaven District Courier_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
which person or people
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Candle-light showed in a window of the house next door to the saddler's, and Mavis thought of these neighbors--two sisters, old maids--who had a very, very little money of their own and who endeavored to add to what was barely enough for necessities by selling butterfly nets, children's fishing-rods, stamp albums, and picture post-cards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years ago the elder sister tumbled down-stairs and injured her spine; and since then she had been bedridden, lying in the upper room at the back of the house, with nothing to amuse her but a view of the graveyard behind the church.
