used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE BOYS CATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS CATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE BOYS CATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
the act of departing
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
a brief written record
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOYS CATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE BOYS CATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
the season of growth
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS CATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
turkeysnounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading He assumed the entire charge of the hens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
being of use or service
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
WelchverbUS /weltʃ/
cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
which person or people
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ben, Jr., who now began to manifest as great a capacity for work as he had heretofore evinced for mischief, made himself extremely useful.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading After the departure of James Welch, nothing worthy of note occurred to disturb the quiet enjoyment of life on Elm Island.
Yelf
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From this reading Upon Ben’s recovery in the spring, he had hired Robert Yelf for the summer.
