used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
disputingverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
every person
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
the act of giving
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No, indeed!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
immediately past
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
engage in
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
not any; not one
From this reading No, indeed!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
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 Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
OX-WAGON
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From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CHILDREN TRAVEL IN THE BIG OX-WAGON THE next day everybody in the house began to make preparations for the journey.
precisely as stated
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading At last, however, the great "_ruth wagon_" drawn by oxen, was ready in the courtyard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything was done very leisurely, though there was a lot of talking and disputing and the giving of contrary orders.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not that they hurried about it as we do.
