used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
the act of discovering something
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
foreboded
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From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
highest in quality
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
the act of departing
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
LIFEBOATnounUS /ˈlaɪfboʊt/
a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
a particular point in time
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
plowingnounUS /ˈplaʊɪŋ/
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It must not be concluded for one moment, that the scheme of eventually leaving the island had been forgotten and that their preparation for planting crops foreboded an indefinite stay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A COMPANION LIFEBOAT The greatest activity was now manifested in every direction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
in or at the place that
From this reading Part of the time he was in the meadow where George was engaged in plowing up an acre of ground for the garden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Professor was here, there and everywhere, taking part in every sort of labor which the different work required.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It will be recalled that the Professor knew what idleness and an unoccupied mind would do to the boys in their situation.
