Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

in actual fact

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

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

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

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

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

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

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

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

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

in deplorable condition

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

a heavy rain

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

divisible by two

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

start firing a weapon

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

set up or found

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

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

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

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

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

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

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

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

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

a large number or amount

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

clean or organized

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

not any; not one

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

not one, and not any

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

new

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

not in physical motion

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

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

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But none of the Camp Fire Girls seemed to mind the length of the trip.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

not having makeup on

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

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

From this reading Neat fences, well kept up, marked off the fields, and, even to Bessie's eyes, although she was far from being an agricultural expert, the crops themselves looked better.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

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

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The fields were better kept; there were no unpainted, dilapidated looking houses, such as those of Farmer Weeks and some of the other neighbors of the Hoovers in Hedgeville whom she remembered so well.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Now that she was actually out in the heart of it, Bessie found that the country was not as much like that around Hedgeville as it had seemed to be from the train windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NEW CHUM The farm was nearly five miles from the station, and the two big wagons made slow time with the heavy loads, especially as the roads were still muddy from a recent downpour.