Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

(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 As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

a factory where food is canned

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

make up

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

set up or found

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

on one occasion

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

almost; nearly

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

worried and uneasy

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

in the near future

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

under normal conditions

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "By that time," said Tommy Ashe, "we'll have enough coin to venture into fresh fields.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were taken on as cannery hands--a "hand" being the term for unskilled laborers as distinguished from fishermen, can machine experts, engineers and the like.

at the time that

From this reading THE RESTLESS FOOT Being in a town that was at once a frontier camp and a minor seaport, and being there at a season when the major industry of salmon-packing was at its height, the search of Tommy Ashe and Thompson for a job was soon ended.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But they were getting three dollars and a half a day, and it was practically clear, which furnished a strong incentive to stick it out as long as the season lasted--a matter of two more months.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading As such they were put to all sorts of tasks, work that usually found them at the day's end weary, dirty with fish scales and gurry, and more than a little disgusted.