Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

dearly loved

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

plural of “drought” — a shortage of rainfall

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

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From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

a young female

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

temporary military shelter

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

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 In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

engage in

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

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From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

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From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

the next day

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

not any; not one

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

a full supply

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

superlative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

have in common

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

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

From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading In his solitary hours, in the silence of his small dwelling-place, he bitterly regretted having left Marshmead.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

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

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

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

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

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

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

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

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading It was a time of hard and continuous struggle, large successes and exasperating failures; his stock increased largely, but there was great difficulty in transporting droves of cattle to the nearest market; plenty of water for sheep, and no danger of floods or droughts, but it was not easy at such an out-station as this to get sufficient labour in shearing-time, and the great distance the wool had to be conveyed took off much of the profits.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Moreover, Jack could not make up his mind that it would be right to bring Maud into such a wilderness, with no neighbours but the blacks, who, though they had shown no hostility to Jack, were not to be trusted.

produce a literary work

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He had written to Maud at first, full of hope and confident of success, and she, dear girl, had been willing to share with him the rudest log hut; but as time went on he felt how impossible it was that he should bring her to be the light of his home before he had made that home fit to receive her.

a late time of life

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading “Time and Tide had thus their sway, Yielding, like an April day, Smiling morn for sullen morrow, Years of joy for hours of sorrow.”—_Scott._ There is no need to write John Redgrave’s history for the next three years.