Chapter IX

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

consider or hold as true

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

the framework of a bed

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

a small house with a single story

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading STRONGER THAN DEATH.

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From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

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

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

an event that happens

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

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

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

a narrow way or road

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

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From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

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

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading STRONGER THAN DEATH.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading STRONGER THAN DEATH.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

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

From this reading SO the brighter days that Millie had talked about in Drury Lane had really come!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

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

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Then their old cottage in the village street happening to be empty ("It seemed to be on purpose," Phil said), they moved into it before Christmas.

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

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

in or at the place that

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.

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

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

during the time that

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

which person or people

From this reading Little by little, too, they got back the greater part of their old furniture, for the neighbours who had purchased it, offered it to them at the same prices which they themselves had paid for it, while those who could afford to be generous came and begged them to accept as a gift a chair, a bedstead, or table, as the case might be.

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

From this reading Their father obtained work at Moultonsea, where he went to and fro by rail morning and evening.