used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
(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 All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WORK AT THE CATARACT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
CATARACTnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading THE WORK AT THE CATARACT.
a person who is in charge
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
to or in any or all places
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
only a very short time before
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
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 MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
held or filled or in use
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
do one's shopping
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
carry out
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORK AT THE CATARACT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
migratory
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
WEAPONSnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
accept gladly
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
at the time that
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.
which person or people
From this reading MAKING WEAPONS The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for retiring came.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WORK AT THE CATARACT.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.
