used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
aarve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
goin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
the act of departing
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, looks like it."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, looks like it."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Yes, looks like it."
the force of workers available
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
not any; not one
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
and nothing more
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
a strong line
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
cut with a saw
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
carry out
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Beneath the walnut tree he slung the coiled rope over one shoulder and under the other arm; and then he slowly ascended the ladder, saying to himself: "I am on the steps of my scaffold.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Another nice day we are goin' to 'aarve, sir."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then the men went into the stables, and Dale passed through the kitchen garden to the back of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Seeing his rope and saw, the men asked if there was a job on hand in which they were to help; but he told them "No." He was only going to take down a small branch out of the walnut tree, and he could do it without any assistance.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, looks like it."
