used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
(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 All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
dairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
Darrell
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From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
Everett
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From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
engage in
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
the force of workers available
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
on one occasion
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
with speed
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
in the near future
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
not in physical motion
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
carry out
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading All the crops must be in first, so that Everett and Webster could take care of the farm when Clarence left.
at the time that
From this reading Darrell was not the man to make any delay in putting into practice a project, when once adopted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had two good farm hands and a man to take care of the dairy, but still, Darrell made his boys give their personal attention to all the work on the farm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wrote to Clarence that he would build a small house quickly, which afterwards could be used for the hired men, and would wait until he came down to begin building their dwelling house.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He therefore immediately wrote home saying that he “had located,” and wished Clarence to come down as soon as home matters permitted it.
