Chapter XXXIX · Elsie’s Fortunes

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

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

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

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

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

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The family, except Elsie, had all retired to bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

dearly loved

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

repair by sewing

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

dearly loved

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading The family, except Elsie, had all retired to bed.

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

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

apart from; not including

From this reading The family, except Elsie, had all retired to bed.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family, except Elsie, had all retired to bed.

-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

with fondness; with love

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a social unit living together

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

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

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

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

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

on one occasion

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

above and across; more than

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The family, except Elsie, had all retired to bed.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

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

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

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From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

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

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Elsie’s work, however, was not yet fully completed, though the family clock was on the stroke of nine, for having gotten through with all the heavy household labor, cleared up the supper-table, put the children to bed, and persuaded her mother to retire to rest, she set the coffee pot and a covered plate and dish to keep hot for Magnus, replenished the fire, drew a little table up before it, and sat down with a large basket of stockings to darn—a couple of dozen of little hose and half a dozen pair of large ones—all to be looked over, and half to be mended.

precisely as stated

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

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

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

(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 You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

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

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

in or at the place that

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Elsie had had a very fatiguing day, as most industrious housekeepers must have in bringing the week’s work to a conclusion.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was Saturday night, and Dr. Hardcastle had not yet returned home to supper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

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

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You shall be blessed as once you were with friends, and home, and all That in the exulting joy of love your own you fondly call; Beloved and loving faces that you’ve known so long as well; The dear familiar places where your childish footsteps fell.