aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
eagerly desirous
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
true confidential information
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
the act of departing
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
how
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From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
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 He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
immediately past
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
the force of workers available
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
sawingverbUS /ˈsɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
the season of growth
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was impatient to see what he called "the real beginning."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
at the time that
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knew what Jasper and his men were doing and how the portable mill was busy sawing the logs which had been hauled out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, therefore, with considerable satisfaction when at last the great start was made.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As the weeks passed word reached him of what was going on.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BUSINESS DETAILS As spring drew near David became anxious for more definite news about the work at the falls.
