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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 This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
(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 This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
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 They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
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.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
a youthful male person
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading TIP'S DANGER.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
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.
herringsnounUS /ˈherɪŋz/
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
immediately past
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
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 The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [1] Begun in No. 92 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, August 2.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
on one occasion
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
(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.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
TIP'S
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From this reading TIP'S DANGER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading They sat around the fire, dodging the smoke as best they could, until the setting sun warned them that they must get their bedroom work done at once, or be obliged to do it in the dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of preparing the dinner had occupied so much time that it was nearly the regular hour for supper before the last boy arose from the lowly table, and not one of them had any desire to fish or hunt.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading This task was remarkably simple; it consisted in each boy finding his blanket, wrapping himself in it, and lying on the ground, all in a row, like herrings in a box.
(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.
