used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
(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 Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
Bella
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From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
take in solid food
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
destroyed or killed
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
GuzzleverbUS /ˈɡʌzəl/
drink greedily or as if with great thirst
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
heart-breaking
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From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
held dear
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
not any; not one
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Judge what must be the situation of poor Bella on her return!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bella, in the mean time, did what little she could to keep things together; but all to no purpose.
at the time that
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the evening Jonathan came home drunk, and, swearing at his wife, asked her for something to eat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading One day, when she was gone to market with some roots she had reared herself, he went and sold his working utensils, and immediately went and spent all with Guzzle.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was indeed a heart-breaking consideration, to be thus reduced to poverty by the folly of her husband; but yet she loved him, and equally felt for him as for herself, but still more for an infant, as yet but six months old, and which received its nourishment from her breast.
