used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading His muscles were stiffened, and he ached from ankles to shoulders.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading His muscles were stiffened, and he ached from ankles to shoulders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
dredgingverbUS /ˈdredʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “dredge” — cover before cooking
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
enuredadjective
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
divisible by two
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His muscles were stiffened, and he ached from ankles to shoulders.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
overtaxedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtækst/
past form of “overtax” — tax excessively
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
an educational institution
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His muscles were stiffened, and he ached from ankles to shoulders.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
in the near future
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
refrain from harming
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
make steady
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading His muscles were stiffened, and he ached from ankles to shoulders.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
male cat
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
toughenedadjectiveUS /ˈtʌfənd/
physically toughened
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
twinges
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From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But the steady, laborious work of the first day at dredging had brought into action muscles comparatively little used before, and moreover overtaxed them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His muscles were stiffened, and he ached from ankles to shoulders.
at the time that
From this reading So, when Harvey awoke, the following morning, and rolled out of his bunk, he felt twinges of pain go through him.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He awoke Tom Edwards, knowing that if he did not, the mate soon would, and in rougher fashion.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Jack Harvey was a strong, muscular youth, toughened and enured to rough weather, and even hardship, by reason of summers spent in yachting and his spare time in winter divided between open air sports and work in the school gymnasium.
