Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

characterized by or full of force and vigor

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

toward heaven

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading This is just such a book.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

and nothing more

From this reading This is just such a book.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

hear with intention

From this reading It is not a long book, and it will not take you long to read this book, or listen to it.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is not a long book, and it will not take you long to read this book, or listen to it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

engage in

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

not any; not one

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not a long book, and it will not take you long to read this book, or listen to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

United States race driver who was the first to drive faster than a mile a minute (1878-1946)

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It is not a long book, and it will not take you long to read this book, or listen to it.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This is just such a book.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

carry out

From this reading It is not a long book, and it will not take you long to read this book, or listen to it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

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

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is well-written, and it will surely make a good impression upon you, and give you food for thought.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

precisely as stated

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

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

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

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

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.

at the time that

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

which person or people

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is not a long book, and it will not take you long to read this book, or listen to it.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

produce a literary work

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

a late time of life

From this reading Working in the Shade; or, Lowly Sowing Brings Glorious Reaping by the Reverend Theodore P Wilson ________________________________________________________________ When he wrote "Frank Oldfield" some ten years before this book, and won a literary prize with it, Wilson showed that he was an author who could write a good story round a moral theme, and hold his readers' attention.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You could look at it as no more than a very hard-hitting sermon on the theme of Selfishness, but it is well-written enough, with various episodes of selfishness leading to disaster, and unselfishness leading heavenwards.