used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
eagerly desirous
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
ClinchverbUS /klɪntʃ/
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
LISTENSverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
not any; not one
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At noon I hastened home, anxious to know the condition of my father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
cut with a saw
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
be dressed in
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LISTENS TO A DISCUSSION, AND TAKES PART IN A STRUGGLE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I felt that I was learning something every hour, and I was pleased to know that Mr. Clinch was entirely satisfied with me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My work on the building was no lighter than it had been the day before; but I had done so much hard labor in the field and forest that it did not wear upon me.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading I observed everything that was done by the skilled workmen, and endeavored to profit by what I saw.
