Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

(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 THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

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

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

-ing form of “credit” — give someone credit for something

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

a social unit living together

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

set up or found

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

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

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

the force of workers available

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

not eternal

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

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

From this reading This was a great relief to the farmer, as it allowed him to spend the time with the men upon the farm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

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

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

without awareness

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hitherto to supply these demands devolved upon Sparrow himself, thus occupying much of his time.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.

a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading But during the seven months of his sojourn here, Carl had gradually and almost unconsciously become interested in the great warehouse and its contents and the triweekly demands of the family at the Monastery.

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

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE PROMOTION Rexford Mills was the manager of all temporal supplies of the Monastery--all food supplies, repairs, fuel, servants, etc. Three times a week his orders for vegetables, flour, corn meal, fowls, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, etc., as well as fruits in season, came to the farm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Often the little wagon stood already filled with the order before Billy arrived, and Carl was found in the office crediting the farm with the morning's order on the books.