used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He could stop thinking about Mary Thorn.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He found a relief he had not expected in physical exertion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He found a relief he had not expected in physical exertion.
set up or found
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found a relief he had not expected in physical exertion.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
Hawk's
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From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He could stop thinking about Mary Thorn.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
the force of workers available
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
oppressesverbUS /əˈpresɪz/
third-person singular of “oppress” — come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He found a relief he had not expected in physical exertion.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He found a relief he had not expected in physical exertion.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
sappedverbUS /sæpt/
inflected form of “sap” — deplete
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He could stop thinking about Mary Thorn.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
carry out
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
a special situation
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He could stop thinking about Mary Thorn.
ThornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading He could stop thinking about Mary Thorn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
weatheredadjectiveUS /ˈweðərd/
worn by exposure to the weather
From this reading And Mary Thorn did haunt him so long as he could look across from Hawk's Nest at that weathered cedar house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
at the time that
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He took to work as some men take to whisky when a dumb ache oppresses them or some haunting memory will not let them be.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Rod found work in a logging camp a thing that tried his vigorous young body to the utmost until he hardened somewhat to the task and learned what every manual laborer must learn,--to strike a gait he could hold all day and not one that sapped his energy in two hours.
