Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

highly skilled

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

anew

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

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

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

for the reason that

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

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

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

plural of “clean” — a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

a young female

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

shining intensely

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE SMOKY HILLS.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE SMOKY HILLS.

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From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

a female domestic

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

engage in

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

the force of workers available

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

and nothing more

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

above and across; more than

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

select carefully from a group

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE SMOKY HILLS.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE SMOKY HILLS.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

refrain from harming

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW IN THE SMOKY HILLS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

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

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

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

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

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

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

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

From this reading I frequently left a public place on this account, and I never came suddenly upon a knot of men that I did not hurriedly announce my presence, so that if they were pointing out the most glaring defects of the paper, they could spare me the humiliation of listening to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was peculiar to my business that the people could see at the end of every week all that had been accomplished, and it was usually so little (though I did the best I could) that I felt ashamed of it, and dreaded to see a stranger pick up the “Union of States” in my presence, for fear he would not know my connection with it and make unfavorable comment.

a late time of life

From this reading Although I began my career as an editor with a good deal of enthusiasm, in the course of two or three years I became so tired of the work that I longed to give away the establishment, that I might have a month’s rest.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading I have since wondered that I did not follow the example of the founder of the “Union of States,” and run off, as I came to regard myself as filling the station that my father stormed, and my mother cried, because I could not fill in my youth, not being a girl; for as a kitchen maid only cleans dishes that they may be soiled again, so it seemed that we only set up the types and inked them that we might wash and tear them down, and begin all over again.