Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

(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 Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading LUCY GRAHAM AND SOPHY WILSON.

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

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

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

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

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

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

take in solid food

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

being one more than seven

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

a social unit living together

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

set up or found

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

a young female

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

destroyed or killed

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading LUCY GRAHAM AND SOPHY WILSON.

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

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading LUCY GRAHAM AND SOPHY WILSON.

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 She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

joined in matrimony

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

for a short time

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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From this reading LUCY GRAHAM AND SOPHY WILSON.

not in physical motion

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

up to a particular time

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

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

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In order, however, that she might earn her own bread she had gone into the service of the Crown as a “Telegraph Girl” in the Telegraph Office.[A] And there she had remained till the present time, and there she was earning eighteen shillings a week by eight hours’ continual work daily.

at the time that

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

which person or people

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading LUCY GRAHAM AND SOPHY WILSON.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her story up to the date with which we are dealing shall be very shortly told.

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

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Three shillings a day to cover all expenses of life, food, raiment, shelter, a room in which to eat and sleep, and fire and light,--and recreation if recreation there might be,--is not much; but when Lucy Graham, the heroine of this tale, found herself alone in the world, she was glad to think that she was able to earn so much by her work, and that thus she possessed the means of independence if she chose to be independent.

a late time of life

From this reading She had lived for many years with a married brother, who was a bookseller in Holborn,--in a small way of business, and burdened with a large family, but still living in decent comfort.