used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
(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 The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
evaporationnounUS /ɪˌvæpərˈeɪʃən/
the process of becoming a vapor
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
experimentedverbUS /ɪkˈsperəməntəd/
past form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
Hilda
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From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
Minalto
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From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
Mostyn
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From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
picklingverbUS /ˈpɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “pickle” — preserve in a pickling liquid
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
porkernounUS /ˈpɔːrkər/
a pig fattened to provide meat
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
salinenounUS /səˈliːn/
an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
taronounUS /ˈteroʊ/
edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
the act of using
From this reading Minalto cut up the porker, reserving some of the meat for present use and pickling the rest.
being of use or service
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In addition to carrying out the usual routine, they made preparations to lay in a stock of provisions.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mostyn tried his hand at obtaining salt by evaporation, and succeeded in making about a pound of very saline powder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Cave proves Useful During the two days following all hands were kept busily employed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hilda experimented with making biscuits of taro root finely powdered and bruised between two large stones.
