Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

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

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

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

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

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

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

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

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

divisible by two

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

the organ of sight

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

an executioner who beheads the condemned person

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

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

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

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

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

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

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

the force of workers available

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

not any; not one

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

the middle of the day

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

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

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

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

From this reading THE HEADMAN'S JOB Our life at Four Oaks began in earnest in January, 1897.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

by that means or because of that

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

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

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

up to a particular time

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

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

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Even during the winter months there was no lack of employment and interest for the Headman.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading I breakfasted at seven, and from that time until noon I was as busy as if I were working for $20 a month.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The master's eye is worth more than his hand in a factory like mine.

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

From this reading My men were, and are, an unusual lot,--intelligent, sober, and willing,--but they, like others, are apt to fall into routine ways, and thereby to miss points which an observing proprietor would not overlook.