Chapter IV

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a beverage made from juice pressed from apples

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

highest in quality

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

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

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

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

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

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

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

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

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

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

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

engage in

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

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

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

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

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

in the near future

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

carry out

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

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

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Now," said he to Harry, "I think we should soon be able to live if we were upon a desert island.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Here is a house to shelter us from the weather, and we shall soon have some corn for food."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.

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

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading Some time had now elapsed since the seeds of the wheat were sown, and they began to shoot so vigorously that the blade of the corn appeared green above the ground, and increased every day in strength.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Boys' Garden--The Crocodile--The Farmer's Wife--How to make Cider--The Bailiffs take possession of the Farmer's Furniture--Tommy pays the Farmer's Debt--Conclusion of the Story of the Grateful Turk--The three Bears--Tommy and the Monkey--Habits of the Monkey--Tommy's Robin Redbreast--Is killed by a Cat--The Cat punished--The Laplanders--Story of a Cure of the Gout.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tommy went to look at it every morning, and remarked its gradual increase with the greatest satisfaction.