Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

in the past

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

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

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a period of 100 years

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

being joined in close association

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

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From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

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From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

flow back or recede

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

one or the other of two

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

a social unit living together

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

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

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

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

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a social unit living together

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

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

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

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

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

engage in

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

the act of making something (a product) from raw materials

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

in an original manner

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

most quickly

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

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

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

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

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

carry out

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.

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

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The little village had become a town of some importance, but nearly every household in it was connected in some way or other with the cotton mills, either as cotton masters or cotton operatives.

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

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE STORY Slowly, steadily, to and fro, Swings our life in its weary way; Now at its ebb, and now at its flow, And the evening and morning make up the day.

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

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Saxon times it was covered with immense elm forests from which it was originally called Elmete, but nearly a century ago the great family of Hatton (being much reduced by the passage of the Reform Bill and their private misfortunes) commenced cotton-spinning here, and their mills, constantly increasing in size and importance, gave to the Saxon Elmete the name of Hatton-in-Elmete.

but in spite of that

From this reading Sorrow and happiness, peace and strife, Fear and rejoicing its moments know; Yet from the discords of such a life, The clearest music of heaven may flow.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading Duty led John Hatton to take the quickest road to Hatton-in-Elmete, a small manufacturing town in a lovely district in Yorkshire.