Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

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

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

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

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

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

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

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From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading In this journey I saw no traces of the fugitive.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

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

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In this journey I saw no traces of the fugitive.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

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

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

not any; not one

From this reading In this journey I saw no traces of the fugitive.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

recurring again and again

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

plural of “reverberation” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

Identical; not different.

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

cut with a saw

From this reading In this journey I saw no traces of the fugitive.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

having something on top

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.

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

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this journey I saw no traces of the fugitive.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

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

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading In this journey I saw no traces of the fugitive.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

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

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

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

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading My strokes were repeated by a thousand echoes, and I paused at first, somewhat startled by reverberations which made it appear as if not one but a score of axes were employed at the same time on both sides of the gulf.

belonging to which person

From this reading My passage was rendered more difficult by these encumbrances, but my perseverance surmounted every impediment, and I gained, in a few hours, the foot of the tree whose trunk was to serve me for a bridge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Next morning I stored a small bag with meat and bread, and, throwing an axe on my shoulder, set out, without informing any one of my intentions, for the hill.

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

From this reading A new survey of the tree confirmed my former conclusions, and I began my work with diligence.