Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

possessing life

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

(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 I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

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

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

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

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

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

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

have

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

plural of “bucket” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

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

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

recognizable; marked

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

divisible by two

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

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

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

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

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

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

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

immediately past

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

a human being

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

win approval or support for

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Now, Uncle Cradd, here are all the different feeds in different buckets, each plainly marked with the time to give it.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

plural of “receptacle” — a container that is used to put or keep things in

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

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

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

an event in which one thing is substituted for another

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.

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

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

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

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

coming next after the twentieth in position

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

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

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Friday, the twenty-first of April, I shall always remember as the busiest day of my life, for, as Aunt Mary had said, it takes time to bank fires enough to keep a farm alive a whole half day even if it is not running.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After breakfast on Saturday I finally decided upon Uncle Cradd as the most trustworthy person of the three ancients, one of whom I was obliged to depend upon for substitution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I did all my usual work with my small folk, and then I measured and poured out in different receptacles their existence for the last half of the next day.

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

From this reading Rufus, I felt sure, would compromise by feeding every ration to the hogs, and I knew that he could persuade father to do likewise, but Uncle Cradd, I felt, would bring moral force to bear upon the situation.