adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
cleanings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
driving-wheel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
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 HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
fertilizersnounUS /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzərz/
plural of “fertilizer” — any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
HOARDINGnounUS /ˈhɔːrdɪŋ/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
manurenounUS /məˈnʊr/
any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
modifyingverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
muckverbUS /mʌk/
remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
pigstynounUS /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/
a pen for swine
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
poultry-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading By this method I could make the most of my fertilizers, which may be regarded as the driving-wheel of the farm.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I had decided that the poultry-house and pigsty should form an extension to the barn, and that both should be built in the side of the bank also.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had read of the importance of keeping manure under cover, and now arranged that by a trap door the cleanings of the horse and cow stable should be thrown into the basement, which, by a solid brick partition, should be so divided as to leave ample room for a dark cellar in which to store roots and apples.
WINTERnounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading HOARDING FOR WINTER As was stated early in this simple history the original barn was built on a hillside, the rear facing the southeast; and since the foundations were still in a fair condition, and the site was convenient, I determined to build on the same spot, somewhat modifying the old plan.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Through this trap door in the stable rich earth and muck from the banks of the creek could be thrown down also, covering the manure, and all could be worked over and mixed on rainy days.
