adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
Babylone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
BacchanalnounUS /bəˈkeɪnəl/
someone who engages in drinking bouts
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
BunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
cheaplyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːpli/
in a stingy manner
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
sempstressnoun
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
Sleepinbuff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
summer-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Mother Bunch, rather than lose her last resource, offered to take it at the third less; but the linen had been already sent out; and the girl could not hope for employment for a fortnight to come, even if submitting to this reduction of wages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Before ringing she dried her tears; a new grief weighed upon her spirits.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Bacchanal Queen and Sleepinbuff terminated so sadly the most joyous portion of their existence, the sempstress arrived at the door of the summer-house in the Rue de Babylone.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On quitting the tavern, she had gone to the house of the person who usually found her in work; but she was told that she could not have any because it could be done a third more cheaply by women in prison.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One may conceive the anguish of the poor creature; the prospect before her was to die of hunger, if she would not beg or steal.
