Chapter VI

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

from appearances alone

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

a lyric poet

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

a loving feeling

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

engage or hire for work

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

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From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading THE IRON WILL.

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

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

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

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

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

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

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

and nothing more

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

the act of rejecting something

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

a small hard fruit

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

carry out

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading THE IRON WILL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

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

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.

which person or people

From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE IRON WILL.

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From this reading The news of his new determination was received with gladness by William, who had begun to tire of his strenuous labors, and with indifference by Mauney, who, since his rejection at Lockwood, had remained at home, mechanically submitting to his fate, and caring little what turn events might take.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading By that time the war had become a fixture, with more promise of an endless continuance than an early peace, and as it was impossible to hire help for farm work, he grew weary of carrying on his arduous agricultural labor with only his two sons to assist him.

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

From this reading Consequently he determined to put less soil under seed and to confine his attentions to horses, since the army would afford an apparently inexhaustible market for their purchase.

a late time of life

From this reading “_Good is a man’s death which destroys the evils of life._”—_Publilius Synus._ Bard delayed two years before he began horse-breeding in earnest.