used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARLIE’S HOME LIFE AND EMPLOYMENTS.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
a youthful male person
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
CHARLIE'S
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From this reading CHARLIE’S HOME LIFE AND EMPLOYMENTS.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
EMPLOYMENTSnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading CHARLIE’S HOME LIFE AND EMPLOYMENTS.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CHARLIE’S HOME LIFE AND EMPLOYMENTS.
how
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From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CHARLIE’S HOME LIFE AND EMPLOYMENTS.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However, by the instruction of Ben, and the practice of making his sail, he had acquired a knowledge of its properties, and how to pound and prepare it for making baskets.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
a special situation
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though every boy, almost, in America knows that baskets are made of ash and oak, it was an entirely new thing to Charles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading By pounding an ash or oak log the layers of wood may be made to separate, and then the end being started with a knife, they may be run into long, thin strips, suitable for the purpose.
woveverbUS /woʊv/
inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading In stormy days he pounded and prepared his material, and in the long winter evenings that were now approaching, he wove it into baskets, as he sat and chatted with the rest before the blazing fire.
