Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

later than; following

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

any thing at all

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

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

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

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

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

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

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

an erect penis

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

a social unit living together

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

the act of consuming food

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

let have

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

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

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

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

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

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

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

not in action or at work

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

of the present time and place

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

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

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

possessive form of “jakes” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

and nothing more

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

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 These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

not any; not one

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

above and across; more than

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

not often

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

carry out

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

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

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

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

From this reading These had been Jake's departments before my coming, and, as he looked after them as no other man I knew could have done, they remained his especial cares.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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 I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

except if; if not

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

precisely as stated

From this reading It did not take me long to discover that there really was not; but then, few people in and around that easy-going little settlement cared about being very busy.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

at the time that

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading I did not have to concern myself much over the fixing of leaky boats, the building and repairing of fences, the erection of any small sheds or buildings required, the felling of trees, the sawing and splitting up of our winter supply of fuel, the raising and feeding of our very small poultry family and the tending of the garden.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Still, when Jake and I wished for work, there was always enough of it at hand; just as, when we felt inclined to be idle, there was no very special reason why we should not, for there seldom was anything calling for immediate accomplishment unless it were the transporting of goods from the up-going steamers to the store and the putting up of camp orders.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.

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

From this reading The Coming of Mary Grant When first I arrived at Golden Crescent, I was not a little worried as to whether or not there would be sufficient work in the store and on the property to keep two men busy.