Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

how long something has existed

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

possessing life

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

any thing at all

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

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

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a line of approach

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

capable of wounding

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

taking care or paying attention

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

without deviation

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a social unit living together

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

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From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a young female

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

hold firmly

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

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

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

the act of retaining something

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

moving with great haste

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

of great significance or value

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

cause to arise

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

expressed without speech

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

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From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

except for; apart from

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

in the near future

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

in a softened tone

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

devoid of feeling for others

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

under normal conditions

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

precisely as stated

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

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

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At length the clock in the steeple of the "Old South" pronounced that the dinner hour had arrived--and despite the intense cold, the street soon became alive with people hurrying to and fro; for what weather can induce a hungry man to neglect that important era in the events of the day--his _dinner_?

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

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

which person or people

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Now there was nothing very extraordinary in this, neither was there anything very unusual in the meek and pleading look of the little fruit girl, as she timidly raised her large blue eyes to the face of every one who passed her--for such humble callings, and such mute but eloquent appeals, are the common inheritance of many, very many of God's poor in large cities, and do not generally attract any great degree of notice from the careless (and too often unfeeling) children of prosperity;--but there was something in the appearance of the pale, sad girl, as, in her scant attire she shivered in the biting wind, not often met with in the humble disciples of poverty--a certain subdued, gentle air, partaking of much unconscious grace, that whispered of better days gone by.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _The blind Basket-maker and his family._ It was a winter's day, and piercing cold; very few pedestrians were to be seen in Boston, and those few were carefully enveloped in warm cloak and great coats, for the weather was of that intense kind that chills the blood and penetrates to the very bone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even Washington street--that great avenue of wealth and promenade of fashion, usually thronged with the pleasure-seeking denizens of the metropolis--was comparatively deserted, save by a few shivering mortals, who hurried on their way with rapid footsteps, anxious to escape from the relentless and iron grasp of hoary winter.

a late time of life

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And yet on that day, and in that street, there stood upon the pavement directly opposite the "Old South Church," a young girl of about the age of fourteen years, holding in her hand a small basket of fruit, which she offered to every passer-by.