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From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
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From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
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From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
(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 question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
have
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
BROTHnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
chowdernounUS /ˈtʃaʊdər/
a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
HARPER'SnounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
of great significance or value
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
intrusted
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From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
engage in
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
not any; not one
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
on one occasion
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
others
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From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
transport commercially
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
SPOILSnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE COOK SPOILS THE BROTH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
Tim
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From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But Tim and Bobby did not allow any of these remarks to trouble them; they were the legally elected cooks, and they proposed to do the work in their own way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The question of what was to make up the dinner bill of fare appeared to be an important one to all, and many were the suggestions made to the cooks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some proposed that the work of raising the tent be intrusted to other hands, so that Bill and Tip could go out and bring in a deer or a bear; others thought the old hen should be killed at once, and served up as a roast; while one portion of the party seemed to think it Captain Jimmy's duty to get his ship under way, and go after some fish for a chowder.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
