Chapter II

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From this reading 1.

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

(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 Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Questions and Exercises.

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

the force of workers available

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Questions and Exercises.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

a small hard fruit

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

the season of growth

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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 Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

express in words

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

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

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

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From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tell the story of a wheat plant from the time it begins to grow from the seed until it is ready to be cut.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

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

From this reading Think of the work done in the fields in spring, getting the land ready for seed—the work of ploughing, sowing, reaping, and threshing done by the farmer’s men and horses—the work done by the rain and sun in growing and ripening the wheat—the work done by the miller and baker; and all this, Frank, that we may have a loaf of bread.”

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

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.

an affirmative

From this reading “Ah, yes,” said his uncle, “much more work than we have seen to-day.