used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
boomsticks
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From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
cognounUS /kɔːɡ/
a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
wanted intensely
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
one or the other of two
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
Fyfe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
not any; not one
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
relentlesslyadverbUS /rɪˈlentləsli/
in a relentless manner
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
Renfrew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
move hurridly
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
TOILverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the evening that she stepped into the breach created by a drunken cook, the kitchen burden settled steadily upon her shoulders.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week Benton daily expected and spoke of the arrival of a new cook.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But either cooks were scarce, or the order went astray, for no rough and ready kitchen mechanic arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DIGNITY (?) OF TOIL By such imperceptible degrees that she was scarce aware of it, Stella took her place as a cog in her brother's logging machine, a unit in the human mechanism which he operated skilfully and relentlessly at top speed to achieve his desired end--one million feet of timber in boomsticks by September the first.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading Fyfe had wired a Vancouver employment agency to send one, the day he took Jim Renfrew down.
