used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
terminate
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
marketingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
Raymond
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From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
an educational institution
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
carry out
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several months have passed away since the daring attempt of the escaped convict to rob Mrs. Raymond in her humble home, and a change has come that has brought gloom upon the mother and her two children.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still she fretted, and a fever followed, and Will went after a doctor on his own responsibility, and placed his mother in his care.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
at the time that
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Little Pearl was a good cook, however, and Will made the fires and did what little marketing there was, so that their mother did not suffer for want of attention.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The man of medicine made three visits, and his pay took two-thirds of the little money the poor woman had, and she determined to get up and go to work to earn more.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It may have been the shock she had, when threatened by the intruder, that caused her to break down and take to her bed ill; but certain it is that she was forced to give up her work, she said for a day or two, and keep her children home from school.
