used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
being joined in close association
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
terminate
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
hoopnounUS /huːp/
a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
HOW
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From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
net-work
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From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
in the near future
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
dependable
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
a source of difficulty
From this reading HOW JOHN GOT INTO TROUBLE IN CHINA.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Tuesday evening in good old Massachusetts, but not far from the break of day in China.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hour at which I had calculated that the bundle ought to come in sight, provided Bob had been prompt to the time that I had prescribed, had now passed, and I began to feel excited and uneasy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This I then attached to a pole about six feet in length, and stood ready to swing the net under the package as soon as it came within reach.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading In order that I might be more sure to catch the bundle of papers on its arrival, I had woven a net-work with my strong twine, and securely fastened it to a stout wooden hoop.
