used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
BlazesnounUS /ˈbleɪzɪz/
plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
brick-red
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From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
brownedadjectiveUS /braʊnd/
(of skin) deeply suntanned
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
heaped-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
temporary military shelter
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
immediately past
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
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 The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
Mackellar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
meatsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
reekverbUS /riːk/
have an element suggestive (of something)
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
replenishingverbUS /riˈplenɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
put a saddle on
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
ScottienounUS /ˈskɑːti/
old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Scottie” Mackellar, slow and deliberate in eating as in most things, was the last to finish and light his pipe.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As they finished, one by one the men pushed their plates back and loaded their pipes, and the reek of strong tobacco mingled with the smells of cooked meats and the kerosene lamp on the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it.
which person or people
From this reading In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats.
