used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
(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 But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
have
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
Dudley
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From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
the act of departing
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
how
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From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
not any; not one
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
Ranquist
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From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
Roger
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From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
the season of growth
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of a number of plans, but rejected them all as impracticable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
UNDERNEATHprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adrian was obliged to busy himself with various duties about the farm and garden, in order to get ready for the advanced spring planting, and Roger felt that he ought to help his cousin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
in or at the place that
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, all this time, Roger was busy thinking how he might accomplish his object, and get some of that mysterious substance which Mr. Dudley and Mr. Ranquist examined so eagerly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNDERNEATH THE GROUND For several days after the adventure with the bear Roger had no opportunity of going to the glade where the spring bubbled up, in order to find, if possible, what object the two engineers had in drilling there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Most of them would have necessitated the bringing in of some one to help him, and this he did not want to do.
