(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 They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
dog-train
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From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
remove the dust from
From this reading It was necessary that he should throw dust in their eyes.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was necessary that he should throw dust in their eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was necessary that he should throw dust in their eyes.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
Leblaude's
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From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary that he should throw dust in their eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
the middle of the day
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
NORTHLANDnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
cut with a saw
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was necessary that he should throw dust in their eyes.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
propel through the air
From this reading It was necessary that he should throw dust in their eyes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Jean Leblaude's task was one of no great difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading OUT ON THE NORTHLAND TRAIL Noon, the following day, saw the dog-train depart on its homeward journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way of it was curious and said much for the simplicity of these "old hands" of the northland trail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They were giants of learning in all pertaining to their calling; infants in everything that had to do with the world of men.
