adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
cocoa-nut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
ewesnounUS /juːz/
plural of “ewe” — a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
lambed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
lightning-conductor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
ReadyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
stumpsnounUS /stʌmps/
plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They had now got through all the work that they had arranged to do during the rainy season.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The ewes had lambed, but both the sheep and the goats began to suffer for want of pasture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week they had no rain, and the sun burst out very powerfully; and Ready was of opinion that the rainy season was now over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William had become quite strong again, and he was very impatient that they should commence the survey of the island.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For several days after, they were employed in clearing away the stumps of the cocoa-nut trees in the winding path to the storehouse; and as soon as that work was finished, Ready put up a lightning-conductor at the side of the storehouse, like the one which he had put up near to the cottage.
