adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
cheapestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpəst/
superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
Linden'snounUS /ˈlɪndənz/
possessive form of “linden” — soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
MillenniumnounUS /məˈleniəm/
a span of 1000 years
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
pinafores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
PlentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
Soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
SweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
TariffnounUS /ˈterəf/
a government tax on imports or exports
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first they had employed her exclusively on the cheapest kind of blouses—those that were paid for at the rate of two shillings a dozen, but they did not give her many of that sort now.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did the work so neatly that they kept her busy on the better qualities, which did not pay her so well, because although she was paid more per dozen, there was a great deal more work in them than in the cheaper kinds.
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Soldier’s Children During most of this time, Jack Linden’s daughter-in-law had “Plenty of Work”, making blouses and pinafores for Sweater & Co. She had so much to do that one might have thought that the Tory Millennium had arrived, and that Tariff Reform was already an accomplished fact.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Once she had a very special one to make, for which she was paid six shillings; but it took her four and a half days—working early and late—to do it.
