Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

later than; following

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

any thing at all

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

causing inconvenience

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

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

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

a small inlet

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

without deviation

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

every person

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

-ing form of “flake” — form into flakes

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

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 Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

not any; not one

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

communicate vividly

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

cut with a saw

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

precisely as stated

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He was so rich, too, that his schemes never had to suffer delay from want of means to carry them through.

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

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

at the time that

From this reading An Awkward Fix Mr. Selincourt was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet when he had any sort of project in hand.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Some of the Indians, tempted by wages, were set to work, and although they were no good at carpentry, or things of that sort, they did very well at cod-splitting, or, as it was termed, "flaking", and spreading the fish to dry on the flakes, as the structures were called which had been erected on a sunny headland, after the fashion of the fish-flakes at St. John's, Newfoundland, whence the idea was taken.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

which person or people

From this reading Never had there been such a summer of work at Seal Cove; everyone who could do anything was pressed into service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.

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

From this reading Directly he had made up his mind that he meant to have a fish-curing establishment at Seal Cove, he had the plans drawn for the buildings, work which fell to Jervis and Mary; then, when these were ready, Astor M'Kree was set to work, with as many helpers as could handle a hammer or a saw with any degree of dexterity.