Chapter XIII

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

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

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

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

without comfort

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

dearly loved

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

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From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

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

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

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

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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 BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

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From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

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

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

on one occasion

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

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From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

in a regular manner

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But it was a hard life to which she had come, and sometimes she felt inclined to despair.

the season of growth

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

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

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

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

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.

not neat and tidy

From this reading Bit by bit order was restored to the once untidy and comfortless house.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

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

From this reading BLACK COUNTRY ROSES THAT first day at Daisy Bank was a fair sample of many others which followed it.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a Caucasian

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Holtby's room was made as sweet and cheerful as it was possible for any room in such a neighbourhood to be; the floor was washed, the carpet shaken, clean white curtains were hung in the window, and fresh hangings on the bed; whilst upon the table stood a vase, which was filled with spring flowers, a constant supply of which was sent regularly by Phyllis from the dear home garden.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then Marjorie took another room in hand, and, with Bessie's and Patty's help, worked the same reformation there, and so by degrees the house looked more home-like and far less dreary.