used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JO ERRING MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
apprenticedadjectiveUS /əˈprentəst/
bound by contract
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading JO ERRING MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
recognizable; marked
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
else
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From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
ERRINGadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading JO ERRING MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
Erring's
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From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading JO ERRING MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
hayloftnounUS /ˈheɪlɔːft/
a loft in a barn where hay is stored
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
Inasmuch
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From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
JO
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From this reading JO ERRING MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
engage in
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JO ERRING MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
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 Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
millingnounUS /ˈmɪlɪŋ/
corrugated edge of a coin
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When it was announced to Jo that the arrangement had been made--it was one Sunday afternoon--he took me out to the hayloft of the stable to talk about it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
at the time that
From this reading These visits were allowed to become frequent and protracted when it was decided that he should be sent there to learn milling as a business.
which person or people
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barker had suggested it, I believe, as he needed some one to assist him, and was much pleased with Jo besides, who had already learned to help him in many ways during visits to the place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
a late time of life
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Inasmuch as that young man continued to haul stone to Erring’s Ford for a dam, and would talk of nothing else, it became certain, in course of time, that Jo would never make a farmer; so it was agreed, at a convention attended by my father and my grandmother, that he should be apprenticed for two years to Damon Barker, of the establishment on Bull River.
