used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
equally
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
(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 Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
in addition
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
any person at all
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
AverageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
averagingverbUS /ˈævrɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
box-label
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From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
divisible by two
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
a social unit living together
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
FinlandnounUS /ˈfɪnlænd/
republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
FireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
FulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
ten 10s
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
a message received and understood
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
labeledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
a course of conduct
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
phalanxnounUS /ˈfeɪlæŋks/
any of the bones of the fingers or toes
From this reading Life in a family, even one averaging sixty members, is a decidedly different matter from being one item in a phalanx, a horde, of hundreds of millions, all exactly alike.
pitch-pine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
ProductnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
housing available for people to live in
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
SticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had not realized her inferiority until she was shut up tightly in the close quarters of what was to be for a long time her home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fate placed her in that particular kind of box which was labeled as a “Product of Finland, Average Contents Sixty Sticks.”
which person or people
From this reading There was also other printed information on the box-label, couched in some Scandinavian language for anyone who might be able to read it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Different Story, Off the Beaten Path, Is This Tale of a Match That Fulfilled Its Destiny Author of “Sea Change,” “The Fireplace,” etc. She began her life as a match along with several hundred million near relatives of the great family of pitch-pine, in the factory of the Emerald Match Company, of Scranton, New Jersey.
