used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
(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 Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
a youthful male person
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
carpentrynounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntri/
the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
children's
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From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
divisible by two
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
set up or found
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
a young female
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
how
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From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
inconveniencing
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From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
joistsnounUS /dʒɔɪsts/
plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
engage in
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
the force of workers available
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
a particular point in time
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
MossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
mouldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
NailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
Oakdale
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From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
others
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From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
a full supply
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
with speed
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
express in words
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
an educational institution
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Ike and Simon were to superintend the construction and show the boys how to put things together properly.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
two-by-fournoun
a timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The teachers, pupils, and even some of the members of the Board of Education had heard of the plans made the day before--for in a small community like Oakdale, news travels rapidly--and the men on the school board were as much interested in the success of the children's work as if it had been their own undertaking.
which person or people
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nails, screws, hammers, saw, and tools of all kinds were provided, so that each boy could work without delaying or inconveniencing the others.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BEGINNING THE WINTER WORK It is needless to say that the moment school was dismissed the following afternoon every boy and girl who was interested in the new Publishing Company, ran toward the carriage house at Mossy Glen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ike had found some splendid pine boards, a number of two-by-four joists, plenty of odds and ends of railing, posts, moulding, and other trim that would make a boy delight in amateur carpentry work.
