used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
divisible by two
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
goadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
HAYINGnounUS /ˈheɪɪŋ/
the harvesting of hay
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
husbandmannoun
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
on one occasion
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
and nothing more
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
for each
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
perniciouslyadverb
in a harmfully insidious manner
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
relentlesslyadverbUS /rɪˈlentləsli/
in a relentless manner
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
move hurridly
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
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From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
stimulatesverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “stimulate” — act as a stimulant
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
sunburntadjective
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/
the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
From this reading An erroneous idea has prevailed that "sweating" is good for a man.
sweaty
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From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
carry out
From this reading As soon as haying begins, a demon of haste to finish in a given number of days seems, or once seemed, to take possession of the American farmer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAYING TIME It was the custom at the Old Squire's to begin "haying" on Monday after the Fourth of July.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What hot and sweaty memories are linked with that word, _haying!_ But haying in and of itself is a clean and pleasant kind of farm work, if only the farmers would not rush it so relentlessly.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thunder showers goad him on; the fact that he has to pay two or even three dollars per day for his hired help stimulates him to even greater exertions; and the net result is, that haying time every year is a fiery ordeal from which the husbandman and his boys emerge sunburnt, brown as bacon scraps and lean as the camels of Sahara, often with blood perniciously altered from excessive perspiration and too copious water drinking.
