Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

highly skilled

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

(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 When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

in addition

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

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

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

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From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

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From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

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From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

the act of departing

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

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 There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

absolutely essential

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

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

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

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

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was late in the fall before this was accomplished and the family had settled down to the enjoyment of their new quarters.

cover with a protective sheathing

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

the act of storing something

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

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

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

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

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

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

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

at the time that

From this reading When all this was done and the roof on, the neighbors returned to their own tasks, leaving the Pepperells to lay the floors, cover the outside with boards, and do whatever was necessary to finish the house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading There were so many helpers that in a wonderfully short time the frame-work was up, the roof boards were on, and a great fireplace had been built into the chimney in the new part of the house.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading One day as Dan and Zeb were bringing in boards to sheathe the room on the inside, they were startled to see two Indians peering out at them from the shelter of the near-by woods.

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From this reading Also a door had been cut through to connect the new part with the old cabin, which was now to be used for storage and as a stable for Penny and Eliza, and a sleeping-space for Zeb.