used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
choppersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːpərz/
plural of “chopper” — a grounder that bounces high in the air
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
DISTURBINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
set up or found
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
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 THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
for more time
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
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 He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
the force of workers available
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
come into possession of
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
not in physical motion
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He found it hard to obtain as many teams as he needed, and greater difficulty still to procure the right kind of men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He offered good wages, but the choppers held out for more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE DISTURBING LETTER It took Jasper longer than he had expected to get everything ready for his fall and winter lumbering operations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At length, however, he succeeded in rounding together a band of men upon whom he felt he could depend, and he hoped in a few days to begin work upon the building of the cabins for the men and the stables for the horses.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although such matters had been left to Jasper, yet he did not feel inclined to pay such wages as were demanded.
