used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
in addition
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
CHARLIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLIE UNCONSCIOUSLY PREFIGURES THE FUTURE.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
flaxnounUS /flæks/
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
yet to be or coming
From this reading CHARLIE UNCONSCIOUSLY PREFIGURES THE FUTURE.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
Griffin'snounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪnz/
possessive form of “griffin” — winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE hay harvest was now secured.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading THE hay harvest was now secured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE hay harvest was now secured.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
a full supply
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
PREFIGURES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLIE UNCONSCIOUSLY PREFIGURES THE FUTURE.
ryenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading From the additional land cleared on the island, and from the large field of natural grass on Griffin’s Island, Ben had obtained a noble crop, and also one of rye.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading THE hay harvest was now secured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLIE UNCONSCIOUSLY PREFIGURES THE FUTURE.
UNCONSCIOUSLYadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading CHARLIE UNCONSCIOUSLY PREFIGURES THE FUTURE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE hay harvest was now secured.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading He had a large piece of corn planted on a burn, also potatoes, flax, and wheat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The garden was in fine order, and everything wore the appearance of plenty and comfort.
