Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

(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 On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

making bread or cake or pastry etc.

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

the act of making something clean

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

greatly desired

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

repair by sewing

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

having lost your job

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

plural of “friday” — the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

engage in

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

press with a mangle

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

a particular point in time

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

plural of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

not one, and not any

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

come into possession of

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

a ribbon used as a decoration

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

a dirty untidy woman

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

required or under orders

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

carry out

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading In the morning she was busy with cleaning and cooking till almost mid-day, and in the evenings she had the milk to fetch, but in the afternoons she could be sure of a few hours if Aunt Senath did not guess she wanted them for herself and invent tasks.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

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

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

at the time that

From this reading She had but three weeks in which to make a matter of several shillings, and this meant that she must sell every moment of the time which was hers when her duties about her aunt's were discharged for the day.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

during the time that

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

a Caucasian

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On Mondays, of course, the washing kept her all day at the tub, and on Fridays at the mangle, on Saturdays there was the baking of the bread, while Thursday, being market day, she was supposed to keep house while Aunt Senath went in to Bugletown--a task that slut of a woman was too fond of for its chances of gossip to send her niece in her stead.

an established custom

From this reading On Thursdays Loveday was wont to stay in and see to the mending, but she reflected that, by sitting up in her bed at night to darn and patch by the light of the wick that floated in a cup of fish-oil, she might take charge of some neighbour's children on that day instead and Aunt Senath be none the wiser.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY ESSAYS TO OBTAIN THE WHITE SATIN RIBAND With a high heart Loveday began her quest for the work which was to earn for her the coveted white satin sash.