used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
bad-hearted
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From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In his hopes in this direction the old man had not been disappointed.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
cussednessnoun
meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In his hopes in this direction the old man had not been disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading In his hopes in this direction the old man had not been disappointed.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
divisible by two
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
the act of departing
From this reading "WE'RE GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY."
grandsonsnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌnz/
plural of “grandson” — a male grandchild
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
Herc
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From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In his hopes in this direction the old man had not been disappointed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "WE'RE GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
the force of workers available
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
as might be expected
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "WE'RE GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY."
Ned
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From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
peskyadjectiveUS /ˈpeski/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WE'RE GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
They'll
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From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this latter quality, indeed, he believed both his grandsons--Ned, and his dead second son's offspring, Herc,--to be plentifully endowed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WE'RE GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
WE'RE
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From this reading "WE'RE GOING TO JOIN THE NAVY."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
which person or people
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not naturally bad-hearted, however, the old man had assumed the care of the cousins on the death of their parents, but even with his act of adoption there came the thought to his frugal mind: "They'll be a great help 'round the farm."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
Zack
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From this reading Old Zack Strong was not one of those men who can distinguish between boyish high spirits and what he would have termed "downright pesky cussedness."
