AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
anvilnounUS /ˈænvəl/
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
BECOMEverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
breakfasted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you make now, Martin?"
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
fissurenounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
flat-toppedadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
goat's-flesh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
heatingnounUS /ˈhiːtɪŋ/
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed it will, Martin!
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
kindling-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "What do you make now, Martin?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What do you make now, Martin?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
SoonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
twillnounUS /twɪl/
a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Indeed it will, Martin!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Soon we had the fire going merrily, and whilst my iron was heating, I chose a likely piece of wood, and splitting it with the hatchet, fell to carving it with my knife.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I BECOME A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES Early next morning, having bathed me in the pool and breakfasted with my companion on what remained of our goat's-flesh, I set to work to build me a fireplace in a fissure of the rock over against the little valley and close beside a great stone, smooth and flat-topped, that should make me an anvil, what time my companion collected a pile of kindling-wood.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you make now, Martin?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here shall be a spoon for you, 'twill help you in your cooking."
