Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

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

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

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

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

lacking funds

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

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

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

act or move at high speed

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

the production of young from an egg

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

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

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

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

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

in an industrious manner

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

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

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

a particular point in time

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

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From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

and nothing more

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

inflected form of “scurry” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

be seated

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

a person, without saying who

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading He stamped on the pumpkin.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading As it broke open, a startled rabbit broke from its cover in an adjacent corn shock and scurried across the field.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

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

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

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

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

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

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

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

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

at the time that

From this reading Came a day when he grew impatient, and determined to hasten the hatching.

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

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Pat was ambitious to own a mule, and, selecting a large pumpkin, he sat on it industriously every moment he could steal from his work.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The raw Irishman was told by the farmer for whom he worked that the pumpkins in the corn patch were mule's eggs, which only needed someone to sit on them to hatch.