Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

expected hopefully

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

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

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

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From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the center of the Earth

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the act of digging

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

marked for certain death

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

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 Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

a particular point in time

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD SCORES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

and nothing more

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

above and across; more than

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

skillful after much practice

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

an educational institution

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

a large number or amount

From this reading OLD SCORES.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

creating thread

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

having a supporting base

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading The Sunday afternoon diversions, however, were suspended, and in their stead the entire male population practised military drill.

process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

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

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

having come into contact

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

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

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, during this time they went about their usual tasks, digging iron out of the bowels of the earth, sowing their grain, planting and weeding their gardens, spinning their flax, tanning their hides, sending their children to school, and all betaking themselves to church on Sunday morning.

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

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The inhabitants of the doomed town were warned beforehand by a friendly informer what was in store for them.

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

From this reading For two months they knew that they were standing over a mine which awaited only the proper moment to be touched off.