Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

(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 David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

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

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

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From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

having made preparations

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading DOGS IN THE MANGER.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the organ of sight

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

the act of departing

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

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

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

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

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

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

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

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

From this reading DOGS IN THE MANGER.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

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From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

From this reading DOGS IN THE MANGER.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

and nothing more

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

United States athlete and Black American whose success in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin outraged Hitler (1913-1980)

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They were Lester Brigham and his particular friend and crony--almost the only one he had in the settlement, in fact--Bob Owens.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

plural of “quail” — flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

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

From this reading DOGS IN THE MANGER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

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

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

violating accepted standards or rules

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

up to a particular time

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

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

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As it happened, his father and brother were not the only ones he had to fear.

which person or people

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

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

From this reading These two had an eye on the money he expected to earn by trapping the quails, and for that reason they were not disposed to interfere with him until his work was all done and he had reaped the reward of it; but there were two others who had suddenly made up their minds that it was unsportsmanlike to trap birds and that it should not be done if they could prevent it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading David would not have been as happy as he was if he had known all that was going on in the settlement.