used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
at or in the front
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
any thing at all
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
on or to one side
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
briers
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From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
Caleb
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From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
put or send forth
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
dooryardnoun
a yard outside the front or rear door of a house
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
set up or found
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
the act of departing
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
Jonas
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From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
immediately past
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
Nat's
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From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
Nickerson's
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From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
obstructedadjectiveUS /əbˈstrʌktɪd/
shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
a course of conduct
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
Peleg
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From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
Rabbit's
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From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
not often
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He cast his eager eyes around to see if any of the money had been dug up, but he could see nothing of it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
precisely as stated
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been a path in former times, but it had been used so very seldom of late that the briers and branches had grown over it until it was pretty nearly obstructed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Caleb listened for the queer sounds that Peleg had heard while going through there, but nothing attracted his attention and he began to believe that there was nothing unusual in there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _The Rabbit’s Foot._ Jonas and Caleb found it a hard task to work their way through those thick bushes toward the back end of Mr. Nickerson’s dooryard.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jonas worked his way ahead without saying anything, and finally pushed the last bush aside and sprang out in full view of Nat’s camp.
