AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
bindernounUS /ˈbaɪndər/
a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
FESTING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
FORCEnounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
irresolutelyadverb
lacking determination or decisiveness
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
ReachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
replaceverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪs/
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
second-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The drought was ripening the grain prematurely and some of it was spoiled, but he must try to save as much as possible.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading Reaching the edge of the wheat, he stopped the team irresolutely, half tempted to turn back, because it seemed unlikely that the old binder need be used.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind had fallen; the mosquitoes were about and bit his face and neck.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading FESTING USES FORCE A week or so after the supper party Festing started for the settlement with some pieces of a binder in his wagon.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He had bought the machine second-hand, and meant to replace certain worn parts before harvest began, although he doubted if this was worth while.
