used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
(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 They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
in addition
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
for the reason that
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
brieferadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfər/
comparative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
cordwoodnoun
firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their work went on wonderfully well.
over-weary
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From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
StressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their work went on wonderfully well.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
the act of using
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading They sent down also a large number of great timbers for use in bridge building and the like, but nothing occurred to justify the name of their camp--Camp Venture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _A Stress of Circumstances_ The next few weeks brought nothing of adventure to the boys.
(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 Their work went on wonderfully well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Their work went on wonderfully well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
at the time that
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Their work went on wonderfully well.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Their work went on wonderfully well.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Their firelight conversations were briefer and less spirited than before, because they were working so strenuously now that they were over-weary when supper was done, and they went to bed at least an hour earlier than they had done before.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading They sent down the mountain innumerable ties and all the cordwood that the trees yielded after the ties were cut.
