Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

subject to appointment

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

in an approving manner

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

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

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

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From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

fearless and daring

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

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thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

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

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

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plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

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

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

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

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

characterized by grandeur

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plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

very unhappy; full of misery

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

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From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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the time that has elapsed

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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

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plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

possessing material wealth

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

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

an educational institution

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

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a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

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

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

fastened with stitches

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

carry out

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people

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from one end or side of something to the other

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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

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up to a particular time

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

very small

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Some looked upon them, as they walked along, with a bold and impudent stare; but others shrunk from their observation, and drew their tattered shawls more closely around them as they moved hastily away.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.

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

From this reading Saturday morning was a busy time at Madame La Blanche's school.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading She smiled approvingly on her pupils, and summoning a servant to take charge of the weighty bundle, she took Jennie by the hand and left the house.

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

From this reading Out through the pleasant garden, past the magnificent mansions of the rich they went--on, and on, amid throngs of the gay and fashionable, till the streets grew dingy with a motley crowd of the miserable and ragged, who seemed to herd together, as if thus to hide their degradation and shame.

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Little fingers stitched with untiring industry upon the coarse raiment that was to give warmth to many an otherwise shivering body, and by the hour appointed for the visits, the teacher was surprised at the great results of such tiny efforts.