Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading And, in addition, a silo was to be built.

anew

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

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

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "But go easy on the first cost, Hiram," Mr. Bronson continued.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading "But go easy on the first cost, Hiram," Mr. Bronson continued.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

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

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "But go easy on the first cost, Hiram," Mr. Bronson continued.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

an association of criminals

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "But go easy on the first cost, Hiram," Mr. Bronson continued.

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

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

From this reading And, in addition, a silo was to be built.

the term during which some position is held

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

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

From this reading "This farm is for sale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "But go easy on the first cost, Hiram," Mr. Bronson continued.

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

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "But go easy on the first cost, Hiram," Mr. Bronson continued.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading "This farm is for sale.

get rid of

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

a cylindrical tower used for storing silage

From this reading And, in addition, a silo was to be built.

the season of growth

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

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

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

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

From this reading "This farm is for sale.

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

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.

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

From this reading And, in addition, a silo was to be built.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE BLUEBIRD Lettie Bronson did not come to Sunnyside again that spring, but her father, of course, came frequently during the first weeks of Hiram's incumbency as superintendent of the hillside farm.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading It had been finally agreed that the shed to be built to house the gang of workmen should be a permanent shelter for certain new farm implements that Hiram and his employer had decided upon.