used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
(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 At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
arduouslyadverb
in an arduous manner
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading But Dick would not strike the bargain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dick would not strike the bargain.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
someone who is a detective
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
Ernest
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From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
gradingnounUS /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
Gustav
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From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
I'm
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From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
I've
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From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Dick would not strike the bargain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
and nothing more
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
seedingverbUS /ˈsiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “seed” — go to seed; shed seeds
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading But Dick would not strike the bargain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The three men toiled arduously for two days on the brick making.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the end of that time the desert all about the camp was paved with adobe brick, baking in the sun until Dick should come to start them on their house building.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've only an hour's work before I'm ready to start the seeding," he said, "and I won't trust any one to attend to that but myself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the evening of the second day, Roger tramped up to the ranch house and proposed to Dick that they exchange work for half a day; Roger to finish Dick's grading, while Dick instructed Gustav and Ernest in the gentle art of adobe laying.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Dick would not strike the bargain.
