used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
Claire
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From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
connivancenounUS /kəˈnaɪvəns/
agreement on a secret plot
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
fifty-fiveadjective
being five more than fifty
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
foreman's
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From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
made afraid
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
LanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
immediately past
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
lumber-jacks
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From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
engage in
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
the force of workers available
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
Nettie
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From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lanterns hung from rafters and eaves to give the place an air of festivity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a celebration at Bow Claire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
at the time that
From this reading When Nettie came from the foreman's house that evening, to make her nightly rounds of her emergency camp hospital, the surprise party awaiting her almost frightened her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
which person or people
From this reading Across the back of the big lumber camp, where the fifty-five men who had pulled through were now convalescent, bunting and bright Indian blankets were hung.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that the last of the men had been pronounced out of danger, the lumber-jacks, with the connivance of the doctor and an Indian, had smuggled into the camp the provisions for the intended festival.
