used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
adventuresomeadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərsəm/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
Billington
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From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
Giles
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From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
not any; not one
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
others
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From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
PersuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
have in common
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
move hurridly
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
make steady
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Constance knew that she should find the two boys building her future home, and thither she ran at her best speed, and Constance could run like a nymph.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not lazy, but he was adventuresome, and steady employment held for him no attraction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, Giles!" she panted, coming up to the two amateur carpenters, and rejoicing that they were alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Persuasive Power of Justice and Violence John Billington had been forced reluctantly to work on the houses erecting in the Plymouth plantation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since Captain Standish and the others in authority would deal with him if he tried to shirk his share of daily work, John made it as bearable as possible by joining himself to Giles in the building of the Hopkins house.
