used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
a youthful male person
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
make right or correct
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
set up or found
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
notchnounUS /nɑːtʃ/
a V-shaped indentation
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
old-timernounUS /ˌoʊldˈtaɪmər/
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
a strong line
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An ingenious boy could arrange an end, or two if he needs them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
precisely as stated
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CONCERNING MANY THINGS $A Simple Shelter.$--A very easy way to rig up a shelter from sun or rain is given in the accompanying sketch.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
which person or people
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be found correct and interesting to people who have a memory for such things:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two poles with a deep notch in the top of each, a rope, two pegs, a sheet, and a few large stones complete the shelter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading $A Calendar on Your Fingers.$--This is the way that an old-timer manages to keep account of the days of the week that months open with.
