(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 Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
dishwaternoun
water in which dishes and cooking utensils are washed
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
eventidenoun
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
farmyardnounUS /ˈfɑːrmjɑːrd/
an area adjacent to farm buildings
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
harmoniesnounUS /ˈhɑːrməniz/
plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
jaybirds
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From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
the sound of laughing
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
longingsnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
Meery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
not any; not one
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
and nothing more
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
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 During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
scouringnounUS /ˈskaʊərɪŋ/
moving over territory to search for something
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
ShearsnounUS /ʃiːrz/
large scissors with strong blades
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
slopverbUS /slɑːp/
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart was heavy indeed as he toiled away in the kitchen.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
at the time that
From this reading When he went out to slop the pigs at eventide he heard the jaybirds’ songs no more; he had ears only for the shouts, laughter and harmonies that sounded in the old home camp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading During this week Little Meery had been kept within the bounds of the farmyard by the strict orders of John Shears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Next week the grand life of logging would begin; all summer he, poor unfortunate, would suffer the misery of vain longings.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Never had the scouring of pots and pans seemed to be such wretched labor; never had the odors and steam of dishwater seemed so detestable.
