used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
every person
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
GullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
not any; not one
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
Norton
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From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been sufficient frost to kill the grass, but stock was doing nicely on the range and little feeding was required.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was generally known that it was secured by Gully and Norton and the neighbors were anxiously awaiting the time for actual work to begin.
which person or people
From this reading The call for help among them on the night of the literary meeting, had been gladly responded to, and almost daily requests for work were being received from persons who lived many miles distant.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No especial arrangements had been made for the seasons entertainment, everyone seemed to be interested in the progress of the preparations for work on the big contract.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was now approaching the Holiday season, and there was as yet no indications of a severe winter.
