Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

later than; following

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

(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 IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

in addition

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

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

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

completely unclothed

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading I wanted to see how the lambs would behave, and also how the parasites would enjoy it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A boy's mind is eager for all kinds of visual information.

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

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

clothing in general

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading A boy's mind is eager for all kinds of visual information.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I wanted to see how the lambs would behave, and also how the parasites would enjoy it.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

complete annihilation

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

plural of “fleece” — the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

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From this reading I wanted to see how the lambs would behave, and also how the parasites would enjoy it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

ten 10s

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

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

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

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

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

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

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

a message received and understood

From this reading A boy's mind is eager for all kinds of visual information.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

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

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A boy's mind is eager for all kinds of visual information.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

rough shelter whose roof has only one slope

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

go away from a place

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

something that is lost

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A boy's mind is eager for all kinds of visual information.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the next day

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

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

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

owed as a debt

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

plural of “parasite” — an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

closely confined

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

without much difficulty

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

a safe place

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I wanted to see how the lambs would behave, and also how the parasites would enjoy it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

in a special manner

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

carry out

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

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

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

plural of “tick” — a metallic tapping sound

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

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

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading We put on old clothes, and having set the tub containing the decoction near the lean-to door of the barn, caught and brought forth the lambs, one after another.

the amount that a tub will hold

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

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

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

relating to or using sight

From this reading A boy's mind is eager for all kinds of visual information.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I wanted to see how the lambs would behave, and also how the parasites would enjoy it.

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

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading IMMERSING THE LAMBS The sheep were inclosed at the barn that night, partly that they might not take cold, owing to the sudden loss of their winter coats, partly also that, being pent up close with the lambs, all the parasites ("ticks") would leave the bare skins of the sheep and take refuge within the partly grown fleeces of the lambs--and thus the more readily fall victims to the bath which we had specially prepared for their extermination on the morrow.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Immersing one hundred lambs, one by one, in a tubful of mingled poke and tobacco juice is far from an agreeable task; it was a novelty to me then, however, and I entered into it with much zeal and curiosity.