used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
averagedverbUS /ˈævrədʒd/
past form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
BradfordsnounUS /ˈbrædfərdz/
plural of “bradford” — United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
set up or found
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
the act of departing
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
how
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From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
not any; not one
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
unusual or striking
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
SituationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To some readers it may seem remarkable that three persons could live and clothe themselves on seven dollars a week; but Mrs. Bradford was a good manager, and had not found the problem a difficult one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
precisely as stated
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Ben had earned at the factory five dollars a week, and his aunt averaged two.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three Situations Before going further it may be as well to explain exactly how the Bradfords were situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, they had no rent to pay.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The small house in which they lived belonged to an old bachelor uncle of Mrs. Bradford, living in Montreal, and all they were required to do was to pay the taxes, which amounted to very little, not more than twelve dollars a year.
