used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHILD OF NATURE.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A CHILD OF NATURE.
ColonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
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 Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
placed crosswise
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
Eben
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From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
divisible by two
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A CHILD OF NATURE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHILD OF NATURE.
on one occasion
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
carry out
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
the act of using
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Several weeks had passed since Eben Pike had signified his wish to join the ranks of the Green Mountain Boys, and not once had he been summoned to take part in their drills.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It is always the same," he murmured; "they think me too girlish for men's work.
but in spite of that
From this reading I will show them yet that I can be of use."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Every day he wandered through the country, and even crossed into New York Colony, hoping to find out if any attempt was to be made to carry out the decision of the courts.
