used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
haven't
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From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
I'd
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From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
leetle
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From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
engage in
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
Niles's
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From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
and nothing more
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
an educational institution
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
school-term
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From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But I'd like to know a _leetle_ more before I settle down.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RETURN HOME As Mr. Niles's school-term drew to a close, the two boys began to think of their future.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I could make enough at something to be able to go to school next winter."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I expect to work with my hands, Jack," said Bob; "I haven't got a head for books, as you have.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I only had your strength and size, Bob, I'd go to work for somebody as a farmer.
