adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
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 During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
cabbagesnounUS /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
celerynounUS /ˈseləri/
widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
fire-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The children still gave me some assistance, but, lessons over, they were usually permitted to amuse themselves in their own way.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY November weather was occasionally so blustering and stormy that I turned schoolmaster in part, to relieve my wife.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winnie, however, did not lose her interest in the poultry, and Merton regularly aided in the care of the stock and in looking after the evening supply of fire-wood.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the month, however, were bright, genial days, and others softened by a smoky haze, which gave me opportunity to gather and store a large crop of turnips, to trench in my celery on a dry knoll, and to bury, with their heads downward, all the cabbages for which I could not find a good market.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading I also spent a part of my time in the wood lot, but the main labor there was reserved for December.
