Chapter XX · 269-280

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

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

later than; following

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

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

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

plural of “cockatoo” — white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

carefully weighed

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

the act of digging

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

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

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

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From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

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

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

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

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

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

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

a small worthless amount

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

set down according to a plan

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

a large or extra supply of something

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

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 Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

brought from wildness into a domesticated state

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

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

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

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

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They had, thus, a handsome dinner for themselves, and abundance of food for the hungry and somewhat tamed eagle.

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

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading The Reservoir.--The Rains.--The Native Companion.--The Employments of Prison Life.--The Unlucky Chase.--Jack's Tale of Trouble.--Black Peter's Temptations.--The Release of the Eagle.--The Rescue Party.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

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

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

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

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

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

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

in or at the place that

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

during the time that

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.

United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reservoir was six feet deep and ten feet in diameter, and was lined with flat stones from the interior of the cave, where large slabs were scattered round.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This was not completed in one day, and on the second morning, while Wilkins and Jack finished the work, and, after digging a trench, laid down a spout of bark between the ponds, Hugh and Gerald went down to the wood below, to shoot birds.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading But before the end of the day the workmen were driven to shelter by the violent rain; and the two boys returned, drenched to the skin, and laden with pheasants, cockatoos, and a wild turkey, as large as an English Christmas turkey, and resembling that bird so much, that the name was considered not inappropriate.