used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
afireadjectiveUS /əˈfaɪr/
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
Boardman
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From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
FactorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
fire-apparatus
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From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
low-hung
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From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
the force of workers available
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
night-chilled
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From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
nightshirtsnounUS /ˈnaɪtʃɜːrts/
plural of “nightshirt” — nightclothes worn by men
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
PolicemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
shawled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
stokingverbUS /ˈstoʊkɪŋ/
-ing form of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading With professional calmness, firemen in helmets were stoking the dripping engines.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I The Boardman Box Factory was afire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Miles of small wooden houses west of the factory were threatened, and shawled women, tousled men in trousers over nightshirts, tumbled out of bed and came running with a thick mutter of footsteps in the night-chilled streets.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Policemen tramped in front of the press of people, swinging their clubs, shouting, “Get back there, you!”
ZenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading All South Zenith was agitated by the glare on the low-hung clouds, the smell of scorched timber, the infernal bells of charging fire-apparatus.
