Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

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

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both boys set to work with a will.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Both boys set to work with a will.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

the quality of being exact

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

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

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

the act of departing

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the middle of the day

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

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

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

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From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

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

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

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

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was to them the beginning of life; they felt that, and were the more anxious to do well in consequence.

during the time that

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Both boys set to work with a will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Taking Tim to another part of the farm, he set him to remove a huge heap of stones with a barrow and shovel, and, leaving them, returned to the house.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Remembering the farmer's caution, they did not hurry, but Tim built a cone of stones with the care and artistic exactitude of an architect, while Bobby piled his billets of wood with as much regard to symmetrical proportion as was possible in the circumstances.

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

From this reading Both boys set to work with a will.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading About noon they became hungry, but hunger was an old foe whom they had been well trained to defy, so they worked on utterly regardless of him.