Chapter II

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

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

any specific behavior

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

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

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

brought together in one place

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

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

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

not in action or at work

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

a message received and understood

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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 Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

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

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

not any; not one

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

in the near future

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

act as a stimulant

From this reading A prize was to be offered to stimulate interest in the contests of the league.

required or under orders

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

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

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

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

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

without question

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

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

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

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

From this reading THE CUP WHATEVER his faults, the president of the new league possessed unquestionably the virtue of activity.

at the time that

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

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

From this reading Though many of the Westcott graduates had been laid under contribution and might be supposed to know definitely the purpose for which their money had been expended, it was soon discovered that no one possessed information extending beyond the statements in the newspapers.

during the time that

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading While the Westcott boys, scattered up and down the coast from Long Island Sound to Bar Harbor, were amusing themselves in their own idle but wholesome fashion,—camping, cruising, racing boats, playing tennis matches, and exchanging visits,—Mr. John Smith was devoting his surplus energy to the cause.

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

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading One tangible result of his labors formed the basis of much curious questioning when Westcott’s gathered at the end of September for the year’s work.