used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
anatomicaladjectiveUS /ˌænəˈtɑːməkəl/
of or relating to the structure of the body
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading THE OPERATION The students crowded the benches.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE OPERATION The students crowded the benches.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
every person
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
glovelessadjective
devoid of gloves
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
and nothing more
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
note-books
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From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
OPERATIONnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading THE OPERATION The students crowded the benches.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
Others
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From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
pre-occupation
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From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
sombre-covered
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From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading THE OPERATION The students crowded the benches.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPERATION The students crowded the benches.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nearly everybody talked; there was a continual clatter of voices; men on one side called to men on the other, exchanging jokes and laughter.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Others, hatless and gloveless, wore instead an air of intense pre-occupation; they had note-books in their hands, and spent the time studying anatomical charts in sombre-covered volumes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many were smoking pipes for the most part; the air was heavy with tobacco smoke.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Some wore hats and gloves, and carried sticks or umbrellas; they had the appearance of having just dropped in to enjoy a little passing relaxation.
