used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
(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 All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
boss'snounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
possessive form of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
bossing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
Haggarty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
MacNutt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Joe was bossing the job, MacNutt being in camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Then came trouble out of a comparatively clear sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All went merry as a marriage bell, and the quantity of logs pouring down to the banking grounds attested the quality of the work done.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Whether Haggarty's belief was right or wrong did not appear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nothing arose to put the young boss's courage to a test.
