Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE SHANTY.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

apart from; not including

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

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From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

ten 10s

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

given to inquiry

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

in a listless manner

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

the force of workers available

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

not one, and not any

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE SHANTY.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

and nothing more

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

above and across; more than

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

a full supply

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE SHANTY.

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From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BUILDING OF THE SHANTY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Noting Frank's inquiring look, he laughed, and said,-- "Oh, there are none of them here yet--we're the first on the field-but by the end of the week there'll be more than a hundred men here."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

at the time that

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

belonging to which person

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank looked about him with quick curiosity, expecting to see some of the men in whose society he was to spend the jointer.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But there were only the farm-hands lounging listlessly about, their days work being over, and they had nothing to do except to smoke their pipes and wait for nightfall, when they would lounge off to bed.

but in spite of that

From this reading The shantymen had not yet arrived, Mr. Stewart always making a point of being at the depot some days in advance of them, in order to have plenty of time to prepare his plans for the winter campaign.