used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
in the past
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
a youthful male person
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
ENTERPRISEnounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
conformity or harmony
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
engage in
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
others
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From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
PloughnounUS /plaʊ/
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
an educational institution
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
a quantity of money
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By several boys joining forces in this way, and making contracts with property owners to keep their walks and steps free from snow, a good deal of ground can be covered in a short space of time, and a neat sum of money realized during the season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plough proved so satisfactory that others were made, and before long every boy in the neighborhood had enlisted in the company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The work can be done before and after school, and be so divided that while several are ploughing the walks the others are cleaning the steps.
which person or people
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A WINTER ENTERPRISE Boys who keep their eyes open for opportunities to make money are not long in finding that the coming of snow means money in their pockets if they are willing to do a little hustling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
a late time of life
From this reading A number of years ago a few boys undertook the job of keeping the walks of their neighborhood free from snow, and constructed =A Snow Plough= with which to do their work.
