used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
the force of workers available
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
on one occasion
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
express in words
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
express in speech
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
required or under orders
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
tillers
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From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was the first to speak, and a faint smile showed itself around the corners of his mouth as he lowered his shotgun and began to explain the case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They realized at once the natural mistake the men were making.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boys listened in silence to what the farmers had to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
ZeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading The chickens the owners of the camp had cooked had been stolen, and these four tillers of the soil supposed the members of the Zero Club guilty of the crime which had been committed.
