used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
hoenounUS /hoʊ/
a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
hoeingverbUS /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
most important element
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
quitch
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From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
Randall
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From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
slashingadjectiveUS /ˈslæʃɪŋ/
as if striking with slashing blows
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lesser ones he could sweep away at one stroke, but that quitch grass was more difficult to conquer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
UNMASKEDverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNMASKED All the morning Jasper Randall was busy hoeing potatoes in the large field near the main highway.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His task suited him well, and as he tore out innumerable weeds, slashing down a big one here and another there, he was in reality overcoming and defeating opponents of the brain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all there between the rows, and he could see them so plainly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading He liked the work, for he was alone and could give himself up to thought as he drove the hoe into the yielding earth.
