used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
aggressivelyadverbUS /əˈɡresɪvli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
Biggie
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From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
cenotaphnoun
a monument built to honor people whose remains are interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recovered
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
despondentlyadverb
with desperation
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The huge engines seemed asleep, the tall factory chimney showed a cenotaph proclaiming a dead life.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sign of harvest there for man or beast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
unkemptadjectiveUS /ənˈkempt/
not neatly combed
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
in or at the place that
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
workmen's
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From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Outside the manager's office where the meeting of delegates was being held, the works of the Biggie factory lay deserted in the autumn sunlight.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Here and there among the rows of workmen's houses were knots of men despondently expectant, a shrill woman or two voiced her wrongs aggressively, the children in the gutter looked dirty, unkempt, pale.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We refuse your terms, your lordship," said the leader of the deputation.
