anew
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
greatly pleased
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
psychological suffering
From this reading "WHEN DISTRESS IS GREATEST, HELP IS NEAREST."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
at any time
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
highest in quality
From this reading "WHEN DISTRESS IS GREATEST, HELP IS NEAREST."
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "WHEN DISTRESS IS GREATEST, HELP IS NEAREST."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
How
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From this reading How to live?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHEN DISTRESS IS GREATEST, HELP IS NEAREST."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading "WHEN DISTRESS IS GREATEST, HELP IS NEAREST."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
not any; not one
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
RaphaelnounUS /ˌrɑːfaɪˈel/
Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The bird was there, it is true, but there was no seed for him.
TubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
precisely as stated
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Raphael was delighted to have his bird, and his mother and sister rejoiced at his happiness; but the question now was, What to do?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
at the time that
From this reading "WHEN DISTRESS IS GREATEST, HELP IS NEAREST."
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
but in spite of that
From this reading By prayers and entreaties, Madame Tube had obtained her bed and some indispensable articles from the constable; but in their new habitation they had neither table, chair, bread, wood, or candle--neither had they any clothing but what they wore--and yet they felt happy--happy at being together again; they seemed to love each other more than ever, and felt thankful that although so very poor, they had the comfort of not being obliged to live with strangers, or with the wicked.
