Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

(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 To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

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

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

of great significance or value

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

engage in

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

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

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

plural of “padre” — a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

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From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

fitting closely

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

in the near future

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

dependable

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

third-person singular of “unite” — act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The prayer for bread unites more voices than any other.

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

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should be Given In all but savage countries, wheat is the most important product of the soil, A large proportion of human beings living on the earth to-day are so poverty-stricken as to make the question of food a matter of anxiety for every day.

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

From this reading A number of bushels of wheat, snugly incased in leather sacks, formed a precious part of the cargo of the San Carlos, that stout Spanish vessel which in 1769 brought the first settlers to California.

which person or people

From this reading The padres who settled California understood this well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This seed-wheat was divided among the early missions and as soon as possible was planted--not with success at first.