Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

(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 Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The seeds of the plague had been sown.

cause to be bored

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

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

From this reading He did the work of fifty men--a hundred men.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

extreme fatigue

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading He did the work of fifty men--a hundred men.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

made afraid

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

ten 10s

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

lacking natural ease

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

the force of workers available

From this reading He did the work of fifty men--a hundred men.

not one, and not any

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

on one occasion

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

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 So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading The seeds of the plague had been sown.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading The seeds of the plague had been sown.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading The seeds of the plague had been sown.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

up to a particular time

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But selfishness appeared without shame or covering.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So he staggered and toiled under the weight of enormous trunks; listened to a hundred orders at once; bore frightened children and fainting women in his strong, sure arms; labored until his face was haggard and his knees trembled from exhaustion.

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

From this reading Every one in the house wanted Baker's assistance, for all the porters had fled, and there was none other than he to work.