used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDIAN TRAIL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
a youthful male person
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
Bryant
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From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading AN INDIAN TRAIL.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
staying power
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
lounged
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From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
others
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From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
hurting
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading AN INDIAN TRAIL.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and, true to their New England training, the settlers refrained from labor on the day of rest.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Mr. Bryant took his pocket Bible and wandered off into the wild waste of lands somewhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The others lounged about the cabin, indoors and out, a trifle sore and stiff from the effects of work so much harder than that to which they had been accustomed, and glad of an opportunity to rest their limbs.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger of the boy settlers complained that they had worn their legs out with punching holes in the sod while planting corn.
