used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
(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 While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
Doubleday
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From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
etc
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From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
at any time
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
a social unit living together
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
hearthsnounUS /hɑːrθs/
plural of “hearth” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
a social unit living together
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
McClure
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From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
NeighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
no person; not anyone
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
NunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
playthingsnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋz/
plural of “plaything” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
on the contrary
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
possessing material wealth
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "A Humble Romance," "A New England Nun," "Pembroke," "The People of Our Neighborhood," etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We did not need to open our houses, and our closets, and our bureau drawers, and give the freedom of our domestic hearths, and, as it were, our household gods for playthings, to strangers and their children.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There had been no real necessity for it, and we had always been rather proud of the fact.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While we were certainly not rich--there was not one positively rich family among us--we were comfortably provided with all the necessities of life.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York Doubleday & McClure Company Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Company Until that summer nobody in our village had ever taken boarders.
