Chapter II

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

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

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

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

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

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

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

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

brought into existence

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

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

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

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

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

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

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

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

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

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From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

select carefully from a group

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

not in physical motion

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

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

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

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

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

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

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

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

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

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

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

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

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading They had been born on a farm, had spent their lives there, and still depended upon the land for whatever means of livelihood they had.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MY NEIGHBORS This was my first introduction to the old-stock farmer of whom I was to learn much more later on.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I could agree with them in that, but neither to my mind were they real farmers; not as I conceived farmers to be from what my father had told me and from what I read in the magazines.

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

From this reading They were willing to work out as a matter of accommodation or to pick up an extra dollar or so, but they certainly did not class themselves as laborers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Of course in a real sense these men were not farmers, and yet they were farmers or nothing.