used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
CarpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was willing to help him.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
set up or found
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
hangersnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hanger” — a worker who hangs something
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Every one was willing to help him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every one was willing to help him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
go away from a place
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
Mahala
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From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
Mahala's
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From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
MILLSTONEnounUS /ˈmɪlstoʊn/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one was willing to help him.
and nothing more
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The neighbours on the farms surrounding Mahala’s forty acres came to his rescue.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
a special situation
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time in his life he found himself doing the thing that was popular.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Every one was willing to help him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “A MILLSTONE AND THE HUMAN HEART” During the days that Mahala lay approaching the culmination of the final test as to whether her physical forces were strong enough to endure the ravages of the fever and leave her only sufficient strength to go on breathing, Jason worked frantically.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Carpenters would work over hours and on holidays; painters and paper hangers were equally accommodating.
