Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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From this reading AMY AND CORNEY.

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

From this reading AMY AND CORNEY.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

(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 For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

a state at a particular time

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

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From this reading AMY AND CORNEY.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

a social unit living together

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

only a very short time before

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

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

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

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

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

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

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

go away from a place

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For the present she would not let them leave the house; she must have them in better condition first, and with a little money in their pockets of their own earning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

precisely as stated

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

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

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

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

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

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

From this reading And the very first day, though they went out with heavy hearts, and could hardly have played with much spirit, they brought home more money than any day for weeks before.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

during the time that

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

which person or people

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hester had a little money of her own--not much, but enough to restore to decency, with the help of the wife's fingers, the wardrobe of the family.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Frankses remained at rest until the funeral was over, and then Hester would have father and sons go out to follow their calling, while the mother and she did what could be done for the ailing baby, who could not linger long behind Moxy.