used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
eagerly desirous
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
BERRYnounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
Bonnicastle
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From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Dan, of course, noticed it, and chuckled slily.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dan, of course, noticed it, and chuckled slily.
Dan
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From this reading Dan, of course, noticed it, and chuckled slily.
diggersnounUS /ˈdɪɡərz/
plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
Fred
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From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
an opening into or through something
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Dan, of course, noticed it, and chuckled slily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
others
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From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
PICKERSnounUS /ˈpɪkərz/
plural of “picker” — a person who chooses or selects out
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
move upward
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
slily
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From this reading Dan, of course, noticed it, and chuckled slily.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
carry out
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized that they would stand by him to the finish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
which person or people
From this reading At the same time he was not above taking what he called “a rise” out of Fred Bonnicastle, who emerged from the pit oftener than the others.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading THE BERRY PICKERS That was an unusually long afternoon to the “willing workers” in the pit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the way in which every little while one or another would stop digging and, climbing out of the hole, take an anxious look toward the west, it could be easily seen that the diggers were getting weary.
