Chapter V

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

later than; following

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is the work to be done, Jack," asked Ed.

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

From this reading "What is the work to be done, Jack," asked Ed.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "What is the work to be done, Jack," asked Ed.

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

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading "What is the work to be done, Jack," asked Ed.

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

assemble or get together

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

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From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

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

From this reading Otherwise it'll all be wet."

a small worthless amount

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

the light of the Moon

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise it'll all be wet."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

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

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading "What is the work to be done, Jack," asked Ed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

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

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Fortunately there is a moon, but these thin, fleecy clouds mean snow or I'm mistaken."

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Otherwise it'll all be wet."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the work to be done, Jack," asked Ed.

during the time that

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why," said Jack, "we've got to have some dry broom straw for our beds, and we've got to gather it to-night.

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

From this reading _After Supper_ "Boys," said Jack while supper was in process of consumption, "I'm afraid we've all got to do a little work to-night by moonlight.