used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
in addition
From this reading The scene was also inspiriting and suggestive.
Alton
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From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
comrade's
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From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
true confidential information
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
a long fixed look
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
inspiritingadjective
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading The scene was also inspiriting and suggestive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
and nothing more
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
mergingnounUS /ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of joining together as one
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
sawmillnounUS /ˈsɔːmɪl/
a large sawing machine
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was also inspiriting and suggestive.
Seaforth
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From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The scene was also inspiriting and suggestive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading His face was thoughtful, and he seemed to be repeating details of machines and engines half aloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
VANCOUVERnounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
water-front
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From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was still early, and the store and office clerks were just hastening to their occupations, but Alton had spent an hour already in a great sawmill.
at the time that
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
which person or people
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN VANCOUVER Autumn was merging into winter when one morning Alton and his comrade strolled along the water-front at Vancouver.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Presently he stood still and gazed about him, and Seaforth, who followed his gaze, knew there was something working in his comrade's mind.
