used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
(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 The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One bad year never comes alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading One bad year never comes alone.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading One bad year never comes alone.
cordwoodnoun
firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
fisherynounUS /ˈfɪʃəri/
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
herringnounUS /ˈherɪŋ/
valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
how
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From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
Isak
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From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One bad year never comes alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
on one occasion
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One bad year never comes alone.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
a full supply
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
not in physical motion
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
threshed
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From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
threshing-floor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Isak had grown patient, and took what fell to his lot.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Indeed, it almost looked like a providence that the corn harvest had failed--for how could he have threshed it without a barn and threshing-floor?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The corn was parched, and the hay was poor, but the potatoes looked like pulling through once more--bad enough, all things together, but not the worst.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One bad year never comes alone.
be the cause or source of
From this reading Isak had still a season's yield of cordwood and timber to sell in the village, and the herring fishery had been rich all round the coast, so there was plenty of money to buy wood.
