used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
anew
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
condoneverbUS /kənˈdoʊn/
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
having made preparations
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
divisible by two
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
an act that fails
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
a boy or man
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
not in action or at work
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
labourernoun
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
and nothing more
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
restfulnessnoun
the attribute of being restful
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
be standing; be upright
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It may add to the charm of an idle hour to be told the purpose of his exertions.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
hard to endure
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
uprootverbUS /əˈpruːt/
move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
look attentively
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading We watch the movements of his body, the waving of his arms, we see him bend down, stand up, hesitate, begin again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading It has ceased to be a cry, and is heard only as a whisper, often incomprehensible, but at times and faintly encouraging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we know he is trying to lift a stone, to dig a ditch, to uproot a stump, we look with a more real interest at his efforts; we are disposed to condone the jar of his agitation upon the restfulness of the landscape; and even, if in a brotherly frame of mind, we may bring ourselves to forgive his failure.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sometimes, stretched at ease in the shade of a roadside tree, we watch the motions of a labourer in a distant field, and after a time, begin to wonder languidly as to what the fellow may be at.
