Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

later than; following

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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 SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

make square

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The building itself was mounted on posts at the four corners, with flat stones upon the top of the posts, for the corners to rest upon.

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

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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

From this reading The open work upon the side was to let the air in, to dry the corn; and the high posts and the flat stones were to keep the mice from getting in and eating it up.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The granary was a small, square building, with narrow boards and wide cracks between them on the south side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accordingly, after he had got through with his morning's work of taking care of the stock, he took a half-bushel measure, and several bags, and went into the granary.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading SIGNS OF A STORM One evening early in February, the farmer told Jonas that his work, the next day, would be to get out four or five bushels of corn and grain, and go to mill.