Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

a youthful male person

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The work was but play.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

at any time

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

set up or found

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

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 During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

the force of workers available

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

not any; not one

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

the middle of the day

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

above and across; more than

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The work was but play.

-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

plural of “salary” — something that remunerates

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading The noon hour found him on the tan bark pile practicing.

workplace where skins and hides are tanned

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Active as a squirrel the boy scampered over the bark pile picking up the bits of unground bark.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The work was but play.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

at the time that

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the bell rang calling the men to work he was at his place with the most industrious of them.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The work was but play.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.

a late time of life

From this reading During the many years that have begun and ended since he worked in Sammy Steele's tannery, Alfred has received some pretty fair weeks' salaries, but no pay ever brought the happiness the one dollar and fifty cents he received for that week's work in the old bark mill when he presented it to his mother.