used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
Hollister
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From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
as might be expected
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
overstudy
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From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His father, at the time, was interested in certain timber operations on the coast of British Columbia.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During that twelve months books were prohibited.
at the time that
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He lived in the woods, restored the strength of his eyes amid that restful greenness, hardened a naturally vigorous body by healthy, outdoor labor with the logging crews.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
a late time of life
From this reading When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In these rude camps, therefore, young Hollister spent a year.
