Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

(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 This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

any thing at all

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

bound by contract

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

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

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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From this reading Charlie seeks Employment.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

carefully weighed

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Charlie seeks Employment.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

plural of “es” — a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

divisible by two

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

not in action or at work

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

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

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

not any; not one

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading Charlie seeks Employment.

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

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

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

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

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

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

precisely as stated

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Charlie had been at borne some weeks, comparatively idle; at least he so considered himself, as the little he did in the way of collecting rents and looking up small accounts for Mr. Walters he regarded as next to nothing, it not occupying half his time.

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

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

at the time that

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

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

From this reading This proved to be very fortunate for all parties, as it enabled the girls to concentrate their attention on their sewing--of which they had a vast deal on hand.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

which person or people

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A part of each day he spent in attendance on his father, who seemed better satisfied with his ministrations than with those of his wife and daughters.

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

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading One day, when Esther and Charlie were walking out together, the latter remarked: "Ess, I wish I could find some regular and profitable employment, or was apprenticed to some good trade that would enable me to assist mother a little; I'd even go to service if I could do no better--anything but being idle whilst you are all so hard at work.