Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

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

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

clothing in general

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

bringing death

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

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

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

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

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

immediately past

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

go away from a place

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

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

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading --Merchant of Venice.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Merchant of Venice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading A month of dangerous and almost fatal sickness followed.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

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

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading A SIGNAL IN THE NIGHT "How far that little candle throws his beams!"

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

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

the act of using

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading --Merchant of Venice.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the morning of the first day in which he was permitted to leave the house he made his way to Pepeeta's new quarters.

at the time that

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

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

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When at last, through the care of a faithful negro "mammy," the much-enduring man crept out from the valley of the shadow of death, he learned that Pepeeta had secured a little room in a tenement house and was supporting herself with her needle, in the use of which she had become an expert in those glad hours when she made her baby's clothes, and those sad ones when she sat far into the night awaiting David's return.