Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

later than; following

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

how long something has existed

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

in addition

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

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

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

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

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

(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 Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

a youthful male person

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

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From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

opinion or judgment

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

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

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

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

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

-ing form of “label” — assign a label to; designate with a label

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

a boy or man

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

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From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

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

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

with speed

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

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

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

not in physical motion

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

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

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE GREAT SURPRISE During the next few months the Bretton family prospered in their careers in the Paterson mills.

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

the upper part of anything

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading In addition Marie, skilful too of touch, was put in the labeling department.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

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

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading To another boy the slow climb to the top of the ladder might have been tedious; but to the French lad, with eyes fixed constantly on the great industry of silk-making as a whole, every part in the ingenious art became interesting.

belonging to which person

From this reading Madame Bretton, whose deftness and care in handling material was quickly recognized, was promoted to a position much better suited to her age and refinement, and also one that was more lucrative.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.

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

From this reading But with undaunted spirit Pierre still drudged at the heavier work of the mill, mastering one step after another of its dull processes.