used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
(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 Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
in addition
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
Ames
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From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
cartedverbUS /ˈkɑːrtɪd/
past form of “cart” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
cartloadnoun
the quantity that a cart holds
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE WATER GARDEN COMPLETED.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE WATER GARDEN COMPLETED.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
immediately past
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
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 Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
manurenounUS /məˈnʊr/
any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
muckverbUS /mʌk/
remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
with speed
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Farmer Ames brought another cartload of manure the next morning, so the muck heaps could all be mixed and finished that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATER GARDEN COMPLETED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was early, so a long day could be given to the various tasks to be done before the water could be turned into the reservoir.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE WATER GARDEN COMPLETED.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The cement was waiting beside a wooden trough that Sam had quickly constructed, the gravel that had been carted the day before was in a pile, and the sand for the concrete work had also been brought from the pit down the road.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The scouts from camp had asked to be allowed to help the work along this last day, and Mrs. James gladly accepted their offers.
